Use of Copper Intrauterine Devices and the Risk of Tubal Infertility among Nulligravid Women

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Authors

David Hubacher · Family Health International 360

Roger Lara-Ricalde · Instituto Nacional de Perinatología

Fernando M. Guerra‐Infante · Instituto Nacional de Perinatología

Raymundo Guzmán-Rodríguez · Instituto Nacional de Perinatología

Abstract

The previous use of a copper IUD is not associated with an increased risk of tubal occlusion among nulligravid women whereas infection with C. trachomatis is.

Topics & Keywords

Gynecological conditions and treatments Reproductive Health and Contraception Reproductive System and Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 345, Issue 8, pp. 561-567

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa010438

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