Open AccessThe value of transvaginal ultrasound to monitor the position of an intrauterine device after insertion. A technology assessment study
Author(s) -
Cor D. de Kroon
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/deg433
Subject(s) - medicine , intrauterine device , position (finance) , gynecology , prospective cohort study , obstetrics , uterine cavity , population , family planning , surgery , research methodology , uterus , environmental health , finance , economics
The intrauterine device (IUD) is an effective contraceptive method. The contraceptive power as well as the side-effects of IUD are thought to relate to the position of the IUD in the uterine cavity. We assessed the accuracy of clinical evaluation of IUD position.
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