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    Birth Control: Is an IUD right for me?
    (2009-05-06) Neudecker, Maggie
    Worldwide IUDs are the most frequently used form of reversible contraception. Negative publicity has caused IUD use in the U.S. to be much lower than the rest of the world. The IUD is highly effective, reversible, long acting, and has few side effects. The IUD can safely be used in women who have not been pregnant, are not married, are breastfeeding, who have had previous problems with IUDs, and who have a past history of gynecological infections or ectopic pregnancies. Absolute contraindications to IUD use include pregnancy, uterine abnormalities that prevent IUD placement, cancer, allergic reaction to ingredients, and active pelvic infection.