Copper IUD and LNG IUS compared with tubal occlusion

Diana Mansour

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2006.12.021

Copper IUD and LNG IUS compared with tubal occlusion

Contraception. 2007 Jun;75(6 Suppl):S144-51. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2006.12.021. Epub 2007 Mar 2.

Author

Diana Mansour¹

Affiliation

¹ 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

PMID: 17531607
DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2006.12.021

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Review

MeSH terms

Female
Global Health
Health Care Costs
Humans
Intrauterine Devices, Copper / adverse effects
Intrauterine Devices, Copper / economics
Intrauterine Devices, Copper / statistics & numerical data*
Levonorgestrel / therapeutic use
Progestins / therapeutic use
Sterilization, Tubal / adverse effects
Sterilization, Tubal / economics
Sterilization, Tubal / statistics & numerical data*
Women's Health / economics

Substances

Progestins
Levonorgestrel