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Intra-Uterine Devices:Physiological and Clinical Aspects
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Book : Intra-Uterine Devices:Physiological and Clinical Aspects
Language : English Library : Population Publish Place : Geneva Volume : 397 Publish Date : 00 1968 Publisher : World Health Organization WHO Book Type : Report Book Number : 3549 |
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INDEX
CONTENTS
1. Introduction........
1.1 Extent of present usage
1.2 History........
1.3 Design of lUDs....
2. Biological effects......
2.1 Antifertility effects. . .
2.2 Systemic effects ....
2.3 Pelvic organ effects . .
3. Tissue reactions......
3.1 The ovary......
3.2 The tube
3.3 The endometrium . . .
3..4 The myometrium . .
3.5 The uterine fluid . . .
3.6 The cervix......
3.7 The vagina......
3.8 Carcinogenesis.....
4. Clinical experience...........
4.1 Sources of data..........
4.2 Statistical methods and clinical trials
4.3 Contraceptive effectiveness.....
4.4 Side effects and complications . . .
4.5 Continuation of use........
4.6 Further factors affecting utilization .
5. Patient management..........
5.1 Indications............
5.2 Contraindications
5.3 Immediate medical care......
5.4 Paramedical personnel.......
5.5 Time of insertion.........
5.6 Technique of insertion .
5.7 Follow-up care..........
5.8 Long-term safety.........
6. Future research needs.........
6.1 Basic research..........
6.2 Clinical and epidemiological studies
