Options for intrauterine contraception.
The IUD is a convenient and effective contraceptive option for many women. Currently, there are two different types of intrauterine contraception available to women in North America: the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and the copper T IUD. A greater understanding of the benefits and limitations of these two contraceptive options will assist women's health care providers to better meet the family planning needs of their patients.
William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA. jhfanta@comcast.net
Heidi Collins
HC
Fantasia
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003376:Counseling; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007433:Intrauterine Device Expulsion; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / Q000009:adverse effects; D017057:Medically Uninsured; D008875:Middle Aged; D009656:North America; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010298:Parity; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000209:etiology; D017698:Postmenopause; D011247:Pregnancy; D012449:Safety; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology