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Intrauterine Device Additional Resources



Mirena
Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a convenient, innovative and highly effective (more than 99 percent) method of contraception that lasts up to five years, or until removed. Now FDA approved, Mirena has been available for more than
http://www.mirena-us.com

ParaGard
An effective reversible methods of birth control. Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive (ICC) patient and prescribing information.
http://www.paragardiud.com

Feminist Women's Health Center - Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Information on use, cautions, side effects, advantages, disadvantages, IUDs for emergency contraception.
http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/iudinfo.htm

Intrauterine Devices
Short fact sheets describes the different types of IUDs available globally, their use, and limitations on their use.
http://www.rho.org/html/cont-iuds.htm

ARCH Foundation
The ARCH Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation established to assist low income patients who do not have insurance coverage for the Mirena intrauterine contraceptive system.
http://www.archfoundation.com

Contraceptive Quick Facts
A look at the Copper T IUD and its advantages and disadvantages.
http://sexuality.about.com/health/sexuality/library/weekly/aa082100.htm

IUDs: What Most American Women Don't Know
An article about its safety and as a reliable method of birth control.
http://sexuality.about.com/health/sexuality/library/weekly/aa120699.htm

Progestasert System
An article about the IUD, its effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages.
http://sexuality.about.com/health/sexuality/library/weekly/aa090400.htm

IUD Update
Said to be one of the safest and most effective forms of birth control available to women. A look at why no one is using it.
http://sexuality.about.com/health/sexuality/library/weekly/aa012201.htm

Intrauterine Contraceptive Device - IUCD
From Family Planning Queensland, discusses this birth control method and the devices available in Australia.
http://www.fpq.asn.au/!factsheets&brochures/fs-IUDs-IUD.htm