Background While the efficacy and safety of the contraceptive copper intrauterine device
(IUD) have been affirmed, alongside its importance for the prevention of unintended …

Introduction There is a lack of published research into the perceptions of 'non-users' of
copper intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs). Despite this being one of the most …

Objective To estimate the prevalence of contraceptive method use among women, assess
concerns about hormonal contraception (HC) and copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) and …

Background Copper intrauterine device (Cu‐IUD) use in Australia is low despite being a
highly effective, cost effective non‐hormonal contraceptive with reported 12‐month …

Background We explored knowledge and attitudes regarding the copper intrauterine device
(IUD) as emergency contraception (EC) among women in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Study …

BACKGROUND: Copper intrauterine devices (copper-IUDs) are relatively safer, more
effective and inexpensive compared with hormonal methods and are the most widely used …

BACKGROUND: The copper intrauterine device (IUD) can cause side effects in some
women; increased uterine bleeding and pain may cause early removal. Because of …

Objective Emergency contraception (EC) includes hormonal pills (levonorgestrel or ulipristal
acetate) and the copper IUD (Cu-IUD). The Cu-IUD is more effective for EC than hormonal …

The article by Turok et al.[1] points out important issues in emergency contraception (EC).
We would like to thank the authors for their valuable research. Emergency contraception is …

BACKGROUND: The Copper T intrauterine device (IUD) is a safe, effective, reversible
contraceptive that is used widely worldwide but little in South Africa. This study assesses the …