title: The intrauterine device in the present and future.
abstract: Good counseling and better selection of candidates would result in the intrauterine device's (IUD) safer use. Age and parity of the IUD acceptor do not seem to be associated with an increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). The newer generation of copper- and hormone-releasing IUDs are associated with improved safety and efficacy.
authors.affiliation: Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, Durham, North Carolina.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rivera
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Chi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Farr
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D008403:Mass Screening; D010298:Parity; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D012736:Sex Education