The Intrauterine Device (IUD) is the second most common contraceptive method used throughout the world after sterilization. Usage is estimated at 15% of reproductive women worldwide (160 million women) (1). The Copper (Cu) T 380A, which is one of the latest generation copper IUDs, provides significant contraception (99%) for 10 years with a very low expulsion rate (2). Recent studies have shown...

To our knowledge, no studies have specifically sought to understand the use of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) by gender diverse adolescents and young adults (AYA). We describe characteristics AYA seeking LARC, indications for placement, complications, side effects continuation/removal rates. This retrospective cohort study included age 13-26 years LARC from three U.S. Adolescent Me...

The use of intrauterine devices (IUDs), including the copper-bearing device and levonorgestrel system (LNG-IUS), is safe among nulligravidas adolescent girls. However, several misconceptions limit their in clinical practice; health-care providers are hesitant to prescribe IUDs, myths associated with usage adolescents exist both women themselves. high rates unplanned pregnancies (which many sett...

BACKGROUND Use of modern contraceptive methods in Nigeria remained at 10% between 2008 and 2013 despite substantive investments in family planning services. Many women in their first postpartum year, in particular, have an unmet need for family planning. We evaluated use of postpartum intrauterine device (IUD) insertion and determined factors associated with its uptake in Nigeria. METHODS Dat...

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...

BackgroundIntrauterine devices are effective and safe, long-acting reversible contraceptives, but the risk of uterine perforation occurs with an estimated incidence 1 to 2 per 1000 insertions. The European Active Surveillance Study for Intrauterine Devices, a prospective observational study that enrolled 61,448 participants (2006–2012), found women breastfeeding at time device insertion or inse...

INTRODUCTION Intrauterine devices (IUD) are viewed as important contraceptive methodologies to prevent unintended pregnancy. AREAS COVERED This expert opinion examines the place of frameless devices for use in young women in order to minimize side effect, improve patient comfort and maximize continuation of use to help reduce unintended pregnancies. EXPERT OPINION Frameless designed IUDs ha...

Various contraceptive methods are available to postpartum women including hormonal and nonhormonal barriers, as well as injectable forms. Of all the available birth control methods, intrauterine devices (IUD) are felt by many to be the near-ideal form of contraception, and are recommended by advocacy groups, physicians, and gynecological organizations worldwide. Immediate postpartum IUD inserti...

Zipper, J., Medel, M., Osorio, A., Goldsmith, A. and Edelman, D. A. (Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile and International Fertility Research Program, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA). Long-term use effectiveness of th, CU-720i0 1UD. Int JGynaecol Obstet 14: 142-144, 1976. Copper-containing IUDs have been demonstrated to be as good, if not better, than other p...