Options for intrauterine contraception

J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2008 May-Jun;37(3):375-83. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2008.00249.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Counseling
  • Family Planning Services / education
  • Family Planning Services / methods*
  • Family Planning Services / trends
  • Female
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Device Expulsion
  • Intrauterine Devices, Copper* / adverse effects
  • Intrauterine Devices, Medicated* / adverse effects
  • Medically Uninsured
  • Middle Aged
  • North America
  • Nurse's Role
  • Pain / etiology
  • Parity
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / etiology
  • Postmenopause
  • Pregnancy
  • Safety
  • Uterine Hemorrhage / etiology