Copper IUD and LNG IUS compared with tubal occlusion.
This article will cover current contraceptive use around the world, then examine the advantages and disadvantages of female sterilization, the hormonal intrauterine system and the copper intrauterine device. Finally, the need for contraceptive choice will be discussed along with a discussion on the cost-effectiveness of these methods.
Mansour
Diana
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Newcastle Contraception and Sexual Health Services, Graingerville Clinic, Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4BE, UK. diana.mansour@newcastle-pct.nhs.uk
D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011372:Progestins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016387:Women's Health / Q000191:economics
D011372:Progestins; D016912:Levonorgestrel