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intrauterine deviceA 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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Intrauterine devices (IUDs) may also interfere with implantation (see the National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, Spring 2004). Non-pill options released in the last few years include the dermal patch, the vaginal ring and a new generation of intrauterine devices. Intrauterine devices and pelvic inflammatory disease: an international perspective, Lancet, 1992, 339(8796):785-788; Ho J et al. |
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