intrauterine copper contraceptive (Paragard)

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Introduction

May be IUD of choice.

Procedure

Complications

  • no increased risk of tubal occlusion[2]

More general terms

References

  1. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  2. 2.0 2.1 Hubacher D, Lara-Ricalde R, Taylor DJ et al Use of copper intrauterine devices and the risk of tubal infertility among nulligravid women. N Engl J Med. 2001 Aug 23;345(8):561-7. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11529209 Free Article