Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and the risk of breast cancer: A nationwide cohort study
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August 4, 2015
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IUDs (Intra-Uterine Devices)
Jaydess IUS Study
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Read MoreJaydess should be used with caution after specialist advice, or removal should be considered in women with existing or new severe headache, migraine, jaundice, severe arterial disease such as stroke or myocardial infarction, or marked increase in blood pressure.
Choice of contraception may influence rheumatoid arthritis autoimmunity risk
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Read MoreWomen using intrauterine devices (IUDs) may be at increased risk for producing autoantibodies related to the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to new research.
Cancer Risk in Women Using the Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System in Finland
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August 2014
Obstetrics & Gynecology
The effect of nitroglycerin on the IUD insertion experience in nulliparous women: a pilot study
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Read MoreVaginal administration of 0.5-mg nitroglycerin gel 30 min prior to IUD placement does not appear to decrease patient-reported procedural pain among nulliparous women or ease of insertion for providers.
Migration of Intrauterine Devices: Radiologic Findings and Implications for Patient Care
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Read MoreIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a commonly used form of contraception worldwide. However, migration of the IUD from its normal position in the uterine fundus is a frequently encountered complication, varying from uterine expulsion to displacement into the endometrial canal to uterine perforation.
Some adverse effects of copper-IUD
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Read More“Retracted and detached strings were observed somewhat more often in women wearing Cu-7-IUD's. The number of such cases was, however, not large enough to warrant a statistical comparison.”
Clinical Experience with the Copper 7 Intrauterine Device
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Read More“There was a decrease in contraceptive effectiveness after 12 more months' use.”
Copper-7 intrauterine device (Gravigard). Report of experience.
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Read More“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.”