The intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) option and has low cost to the health system. It an excellent cost-effective strategy for contraception. This study aimed characterize epidemiological profile of women who had IUD inserted, in addition evaluating degree pain during insertion, correlating it with age obstetric variables. retrospective inserted referen...

The concept of using a frameless intrauterine device (IUD) instead of the conventional plastic framed IUD is not new. Frameless copper IUDs have been available since the late 1990s. They rely on an anchoring system to retain in the uterine cavity. The clinical experience with these IUDs suggests that frameless IUDs fit better as they are thin and, therefore, do not disturb or irritate the uteru...

Background: The intrauterine device (IUD) is the most popular form of reversible long-acting contraceptionin world which inserted into a woman›s uterus to prevent pregnancy.Objectives: To study knowledge among women at reproductive age about in baqubacity. Subjects and Method: cross-sectional was conducting whoattended outpatient clinics Al-Batool Teaching Hospital Baquba City from period 1st o...

Dear Editor, Implementing health and family planning programs is the most effective way for birth control. Intrauterine device (IUD) is an effective long-acting contraceptive mean.1 Considering little side effects and good compatibility of IUD to physiologic hormonal alterations occurring during breast feeding, the device is an acceptable contraceptive mean in nursing mothers.2In spite of its a...

BACKGROUND The effects of contraception on subsequent fecundity are yet to be substantiated. METHODS A total of 2841 consecutive pregnant women in Hull and Sheffield completed questionnaires inquiring about time to pregnancy (TTP), contraceptive use, pregnancy planning, previous pregnancies, age and lifestyle characteristics of each partner. Outcome measures were mean TTP, conception probabil...

PURPOSE To compare by transvaginal ultrasound the position of the intrauterine device (IUD) inside the uterine cavity, depending on the time of insertion, postpartum and post-abortion, and during the menstrual cycle. METHODS Epidemiologic, observational and cross-sectional study carried out between February and July, 2013. A total of 290 women were included, 205 of them with insertion during ...

Objectives: To examine the differences in sexual functions between women using copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) and levonorgestrel system (LND-IUS). Methods: A total of 125 ages 20 40 were included study. The demographic data all participants recorded. Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was performed to participants. Study divided into 3 groups; 42 Cu-IUD users, LND-IUS 41 control (not use ...

Background: Intrauterine device is the most commonly used method of long-acting reversible contraception. Aim: The aim present study to; assess effect nursing counseling on continuation rate using intra uterine Subjects and Method: Design: a quasi-experimental design was in this study. Setting:  Study carried out at six primary health care centers Damietta governorate city. Subjects:  A total 1...

Iatrogenic uterine perforation due to initial overinflation of the Kronner uterine manipulator balloon through the balloon port is previously unreported. A 37-year-old multipara with a 1 year history of dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and post coital spotting desired permanent sterilization following 9 years of copper intrauterine device (IUD) use. At the onset of the procedure a Kronner uterine man...

OBJECTIVES Many factors are suspected to influence the intrauterine device (IUD) insertion process. This study sought to examine the effects of a few key variables on IUD insertion tolerability, complications and follow-up issues. METHODS A retrospective chart review was undertaken of all IUD insertions over an 11-month period at an urban Canadian women's clinic. Linear regression analysis of...