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Use of copper intrauterine devices and the risk of tubal infertility among nulligravid women

Article Abstract:

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) that contain copper do not increase the risk of infertility caused by blocked Fallopian tubes, according to a study of 1,895 women in Mexico City. Women who had used a copper IUD in the past were no more likely to be infertile than those who did not. However, those who were infected with Chlamydia trachomatis were more likely to be infertile.

Author: Hubacher, David, Lara-Ricalde, Roger, Taylor, Douglas J., Guerra-Infante, Fernando, Guzman-Rodriguez, Raymundo
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
Health aspects, Chlamydia infections

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Time to pardon the IUD?

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Doctors should encourage women to use the copper T IUD because a study from Mexico City shows that this IUD does not cause infertility in women. Most American women stopped using IUDs after the Dalkon Shield controversy, but the copper IUD is still widely used in other countries.

Author: Darney, Philip D.
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
Editorial

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Misoprostol and pregnancy

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Misoprostol has not been approved by the FDA for use in pregnant women but over 200 studies covering 16,000 pregnant women have confirmed its safety. It is used for first-trimester abortions and for inducing labor. It may also prevent post-partum hemorrhage.

Author: Darney, Philip D., Goldberg, Alisa B., Greenberg, Mara B.
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
Care and treatment, Usage, Pregnant women, Misoprostol

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Subjects list: Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Intrauterine contraceptives, Intrauterine devices, Infertility, Female, Female infertility
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