Birth Control: Is an IUD right for me?
2009-05-06
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Birth Control: Is an IUD right for me?
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Abstract
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.
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Neudecker, Maggie. (2009). Birth Control: Is an IUD right for me?. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/49794.
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