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The intrauterine device
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(93)90708-5
Subject(s) - intrauterine device , medicine , family planning , contraceptive devices , selection (genetic algorithm) , process (computing) , obstetrics , population , gynecology , research methodology , computer science , environmental health , artificial intelligence , operating system
The IUD is an excellent form of contraception for selected patients. As with all methods of contraception, the benefits and risks of the method and the needs of the patient must be considered. Counseling is an important part of the selection process and will identify those for whom the IUD is a suitable contraceptive choice.