BACKGROUND Immediate initiation of an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS) following termination of pregnancy (TOP) is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of another TOP. In spite of its high efficacy, uptake of intrauterine contraception in the UK is low. Myths and misconceptions about the method may contribute to the low uptake. STUDY DESIGN Anonymous, self...

You're probably referring to a method of contraception known in the United States as the intrauterine device or IUD for short. An IUD is a small long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) which is placed in the uterus by a health care provider and can prevent pregnancy for up to three to ten years. Some IUDs have a coiled shape, which may explain the German translation that you mentioned. Othe...

Two intrauterine devices (IUDs) are available in the United States, the levonorgestrel-bearing intrauterine system (Mirena) and the copper-bearing T380A (Paragard). These devices have very low typical-use failure rates but are used by only a minority of women. In particular, there is concern about their use in nulliparous women. We review the available data to address common concerns about usin...

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shaped IUS’ Reading Dr Lloyd’s letter in the July 2013 issue of the Journal has prompted me to write in on this topic. Removal of an intrauterine device (IUD) involves traction on the threads causing the horizontal arms of the device to come together in the narrower lower half of the uterus during its downward movement. It is relatively easy for the collar of hormone in an intrauterine system (...

BACKGROUND AND METHODOLOGY This paper questions the traditional method of obtaining intrauterine device (IUD) and intrauterine system (IUS) training, by highlighting the pitfalls of this training, and introduces community IUD/IUS training, a new model offering significant advantages. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Traditional IUD/IUS training is not optimal for a variety of reasons including scar...

In this work we present a novel thermal bonding method for thermoplastic microfluidic devices. This simple method employs a modified vacuum bagging technique, a concept borrowed from the aerospace industry, to produce conventional thick substrate microfluidic devices, as well as multi-layer film devices. The bonds produced using this method are superior to those obtained using conventional ther...

OBJECTIVE To assess the relative contraceptive effectiveness, tolerability and acceptability of the levonorgestrel-releasing (20 microg per day) intrauterine system (LNG-20) compared with reversible contraceptive methods in women of reproductive age. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. IDENTIFICATION Studies were identified through seven databases, ...

The "tail string" that extends from a contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) into the vagina is an illustrative case in materials engineering design. The strings must satisfy certain criteria for strength and other properties in order to fulfill the function of providing a means of insuring that the IUD has not been ejected, and eventually of helping remove the IUD. This must be done without...