title: Comparison of two copper IUDs: the MLCu375 and the Nova-T.
abstract: A comparative randomized trial was carried out on two intrauterine contraceptive devices: the Nova-T and the MLCu375. The IUDs were used by 1116 and 1237 women respectively, over a period of 2 years. The reasons for IUD removal were analyzed after one and two years using the life-table method. Statistically significant differences were found in the rates for pregnancy, expulsion and removal for bleeding and/or pain favoring the MLCu375 IUD.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Maternal La Paz, Universidad Autonoma, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: de Castro
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Perez-Iglesias
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vicandi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zapico
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lopez-Salva
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology