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    intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD or ICD) or coil, is a small, often T-shaped birth control device that...
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    A hormonal intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine system (IUS) with progestogen and sold under the brand name Mirena among others, is...
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    A copper intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine coil or copper coil or non-hormonal IUD, is a type of intrauterine device which contains...
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    contractions and descent of the fetus, causing obstructed labor. Usage of intrauterine device (IUD) with copper requires one IUD in each horn to be effective in...
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    postpartum individuals and those post-abortion. An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device, often T-shaped, which is implanted into the uterus...
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    occurring. It decreases the chances of pregnancy by 57–93%. In an intrauterine device (IUD), such as Mirena among others, it is effective for the long-term...
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    Dalkon Shield (category Intrauterine contraception)
    The Dalkon Shield was a contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) developed by the Dalkon Corporation and marketed by the A.H. Robins Company. The Dalkon...
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  • sterilization by means of vasectomy in males and tubal ligation in females, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and implantable birth control. This is followed by a number...
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    Emergency contraception (category Intrauterine contraception)
    measures include tablets taken by mouth or the insertion of a copper intrauterine device. Emergency contraception is not related to medical abortion, which...
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    infertility, use of an intrauterine device (IUD), previous exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES), tubal surgery, intrauterine surgery (e.g. D&C), smoking...
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  • Pessary (category Drug delivery devices)
    A pessary is a prosthetic device inserted into the vagina for structural and pharmaceutical purposes. It is most commonly used to treat stress urinary...
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  • intrauterine devices (IUD): There are copper IUDs or hormonal IUDs. The insertion of an IUD is done by a gynecologist or a midwife. The intrauterine Device...
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    patch) offer no protection against STIs. The copper intrauterine device and the hormonal intrauterine device provide an up to 99% protection against pregnancies...
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    estimated to affect about one million people each year. A type of intrauterine device (IUD) known as the Dalkon shield led to increased rates of PID in...
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    A vaporizer or vaporiser, colloquially known as a vape, is a device used to vaporize substances for inhalation. Plant substances can be used, commonly...
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    Steadying the cervix and uterus, as is done during insertion of an intrauterine device or during a surgical abortion (although recent research indicates...
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    osmotic dilators). Vaginal misoprostol can also be used to facilitate intrauterine device insertion after previous insertion failure. Misoprostol by mouth...
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    Whiteman MK, Tepper NK, Jamieson DJ, Marchbanks PA, Curtis KM (2010). "Intrauterine device use among women with uterine fibroids: a systematic review☆". Contraception...
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  • microscope for abnormals cells or indicators of cancer. IUD insertion: an intrauterine device that is T-shaped and is placed in the uterus through the cervix....
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    Nebulizer (category Drug delivery devices)
    nebulizer (American English) or nebuliser (British English) is a drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs...
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    injection, and various others (e.g., transdermal patches, vaginal rings, intrauterine devices, subcutaneous implants). Dozens of different progestogens have been...
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    diaphragms, shots/injections, cervical caps, implantable rods, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Sterilization procedures, including tubal ligations and vasectomies...
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    well-groomed with manicured nails and neatly combed hair. She had a copper intrauterine device inserted and she appeared to have had breast surgery at some point...
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  • Mucoadhesive microdisc Urogenital Ointment Pessary Vaginal ring Douche Intrauterine device (IUD) Extra-amniotic infusion Intravesical infusion Rectal (enteral)...
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    transmitted infections. Non-infectious causes of cervicitis can include intrauterine devices, contraceptive diaphragms, and allergic reactions to spermicides...
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    of device insertion Burn damage to the tissues around the site of device insertion Cellulitis or other type of skin infection at the site of device insertion...
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    sterilization is a more common birth control method, and use of the intrauterine device (IUD) is the most common and effective way of reversible contraception...
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    used to grasp the cervix to stabilize the uterus, such as when an intrauterine device is being inserted, an Allis clamp has the advantage of causing less...
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    active component of the birth control pill continuously or using an intrauterine device with progestogen may also be useful. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone...
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    douching, new or multiple sex partners, antibiotics, and using an intrauterine device, among others. However, it is not considered a sexually transmitted...
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