title: [Contraception by post-coital IUD insertion].
abstract: After the development of postcoital hormonal interception, the postcoital use of IUDs to prevent pregnancy was proposed by Tatum.  The major advantage of this treatment is that it avoids the use of the usual massive doses of estrogens (a very effective postcoital method) which is associated with nausea and vomiting.  This is the 1st method to be effective up to 5 days after exposure, 3 days more than the estrogen treatment.  It may also provide long-term contraception in women who wish to continue using the IUD.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Van Santen
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Haspels
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception; D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital; D005193:Family Planning Services; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D013812:Therapeutics
chemical_list: D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital
keywords: Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Family Planning; Fertility Control, Postcoital; Insertion; Iud; Treatment