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Contraptions for intrauterine contraception.
©FSRH J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 2008: 34(3) Summary Intrauterine contraception is underutilised largely due to its reputed association with infections. The Copper T-380A, one of the most cost-effective methods of contraception and the most widely used intrauterine contraceptive device in the world, is effective for at least 12 years and is also used for emergency contraception. The levonor...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Women's Health
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1745-5065,1745-5065
DOI: 10.2217/whe.15.77