Intrauterine Contraceptive

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Indications 3 Complications 4 More General Terms 5 References

More Specific Terms

• intrauterine copper contraceptive (Paragard)
• levonorgestrol-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)

Indications

• older, parous women
• smokers & other women who cannot use oral contraceptives

Complications

• pelvic inflammatory disease
• do NOT use in nulliparous women < 25 years of age

More General Terms

• contraceptive
• device (medical device)

References

1. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
2. National Guideline Clearinghouse Long-acting reversible contraception: implants and intrauterine devices. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ngc-guideline: [1]

intrauterine contraceptive or device (IUD)