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References
Intrauterine Device - Related Resources
Cochrane reviews
Expulsion
rates may be higher with immediate
post-partum
insertion
of IUD than with delayed insertion 6 to 8 weeks post-partum
Immediate Post-Partum Insertion of Intrauterine Devices
.
The
frameless intrauterine device
performs similarly to TCu380, and appears to have a slightly lower
pregnancy rate
in later years
Intrauterine Device for Contraception
.
TCu380A
is more effective compared to
other
copper containing, framed IUDs for contraception .
Use of either
doxycycline
200 mg or azithromycin 500 mg by
mouth
before IUD insertion appears to confer little
benefit
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Insertion
.
Other evidence summaries
Other
Internet
resources
WHO
Health topics:
Family
planning
http://www.who.int/topics/family_planning/en/
WHO: Sexual and reproductive health
http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/publications/fp_globalhandbook/handbook.pdf
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