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intrauterine copper contraceptive (Paragard)
May be IUD of choice.
Procedure:
- see intrauterine device procedure
Complications:
- no increased risk of tubal occlusion [2]
General
intrauterine contraceptive or device (IUD)
References
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug
Formulary, 1998
- Hubacher D, Lara-Ricalde R, Taylor DJ et al
Use of copper intrauterine devices and the risk of tubal
infertility among nulligravid women.
N Engl J Med. 2001 Aug 23;345(8):561-7.
PMID: 11529209 Free Article