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Intrauterine device (IUD)

Europe

• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
  • Intrauterine devices and intrauterine systems [2008]

International

• Cochrane Library
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for heavy bleeding or pain associated with intrauterine-device use 
  • Intrauterine devices for contraception - Special Collection
  • Interventions for pain with intrauterine device insertion
  • Hormonally impregnated intrauterine systems (IUSs) versus other forms of reversible contraceptives as effective methods of preventing pregnancy
  • Frameless versus classical intrauterine device for contraception
  • Copper containing, framed intra-uterine devices for contraception
  • Copper containing intra-uterine devices versus depot progestogens for contraception
  • Antibiotic prophylaxis for intrauterine contraceptive device insertion

Kenya

• Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
  • Checklist for Screening Clients Who Want to Initiate Use of the Copper IUCD [2010]

United Kingdom

• Royal College of Nursing
  • Intrauterine techniques. RCN accreditation and training guidance for nurses and midwives [2008]

• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  • Mirena and breast cancer - query bank [2010]
  • Extrauterine Lippes loop - query bank [2010]
  • Endometrial hyperplasia follow-up [2010]

United States of America

• National Guideline Clearinghouse
  • Intrauterine contraception. Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare [2007]

• Population Reports
  • New Attention to the IUD [2006]

WHO

• WHO Reproductive Health Library
  • Copper-containing, framed intrauterine devices for contraception [2006]
  • Antibiotic prophylaxis for intrauterine contraceptive device insertion [2002]

• World Health Organization
  • The TCu380A intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD): sprecification, prequalification and guidelines for procurement, 2010 [2011]

Articles in journals

• American Family Physician
  • Insertion and Removal of Intrauterine Devices [2005]

• Bangladesh Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System Mirena: An Update [2008]

• Canadian Medical Association Journal
  • Preventing pregnancy: a fresh look at the IUD [2003]

• Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Using an Intrauterine Device in Immunocompromised Women [2008]

{Related topics}

• Guidelines
  • Hormonal contraception
  • Family planning, contraception