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intrauterine device
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intrauterine device

A contraceptive device that is inserted into the womb (uterus). It is a tiny plastic object, sometimes containing copper. By causing a mild inflammation of the lining of the uterus it prevents fertilized eggs from becoming implanted.

IUDs are not usually given to women who have not had children. They are generally very reliable, as long as they stay in place, with a success rate of about 98%. Some women experience heavier and more painful periods, and there is a very slight risk of a pelvic infection leading to infertility.



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And the progestin-only IUD, which can reduce menstrual bleeding for some women, costs clinics approximately $320 (not including the cost of insertion), compared with $175 for a nonhormonal copper IUD with a similar level of contraceptive effectiveness.
The provision and funding of contraceptive services at publicly ... by Dailard, Cynthia / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
There is no increased risk of cervical infections among HIV-positive women, (4) the risk of PID among IUD users remains low even in settings with a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, (5) and recent research has shown no association between copper IUD use and tubal infertility.
'Rehabilitating' the IUD: Initiative in Kenya is a potential model ... by Network
Some women erroneously associate the IUD with PID and subsequent infertility, but use of the copper IUD (the most common type of IUD now being inserted) in itself does not pose a significant risk to a woman's fertility.
Protecting fertility: contraceptives pose no threat, but STIs do by Smith, Emily J. / Network
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