Contraception
Volume 81, Issue 5 , Pages 367-371, May 2010

Use of the Mirena™ LNG-IUS and Paragard™ CuT380A intrauterine devices in nulliparous women:

Release date 15 December 2009 SFP Guideline 20092

published online 22 February 2010.

Abstract 

Two intrauterine devices (IUDs) are available in the United States, the levonorgestrel-bearing intrauterine system (Mirena™) and the copper-bearing T380A (Paragard™). These devices have very low typical-use failure rates but are used by only a minority of women. In particular, there is concern about their use in nulliparous women. We review the available data to address common concerns about using IUDs in this population and show that nulliparous women desiring effective contraception should be considered candidates for IUDs.

Keywords: Intrauterine device, Intrauterine contraception, Intrauterine system, IUD, IUS, Nulliparity

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PII: S0010-7824(10)00011-9

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2010.01.010

Contraception
Volume 81, Issue 5 , Pages 367-371, May 2010

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