Options for intrauterine contraception.

Heidi Collins Fantasia

Journal: Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN 2008;37(3):375-83

PMID: 18507611

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Abstract

The IUD is a convenient and effective contraceptive option for many women. Currently, there are two different types of intrauterine contraception available to women in North America: the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and the copper T IUD. A greater understanding of the benefits and limitations of these two contraceptive options will assist women's health care providers to better meet the family planning needs of their patients.

Address: William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2008.00249.x

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MeSH Terms: Adolescent, Adult, Counseling, Family Planning Services, Female, Health Services Needs and Demand, Humans, Intrauterine Device Expulsion, Intrauterine Devices, Copper, Intrauterine Devices, Medicated, Medically Uninsured, Middle Aged, North America, Nurse's Role, Pain, Parity, Patient Education as Topic, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Postmenopause, Pregnancy, Safety, Uterine Hemorrhage