Studies about
IUDs (Intra-Uterine Devices)

April 01, 2019

One-year continuation of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device: findings from a retrospective cohort study in India

April 01, 2019/ Contraception

One-year continuation of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device: findings from a retrospective cohort study in India

Among women who had their PPCuIUD removed, almost two thirds (64.9%) cited associated side effects like bleeding, pain in abdomen and discharge as the primary reason for removal.

March 18, 1976

Copper-7 intrauterine device (Gravigard). Report of experience.

March 18, 1976/ MMW: Fortschritte Der Medizin Journal

Copper-7 intrauterine device (Gravigard). Report of experience.

“Compared with oral contraceptives copper IUDs have less severe side effects but less safety at the same time-especially for the younger fertile age group. Therefore they should be offered to young nulliparous women only for a limited period of time.”