Biomedical Aspects of IUDs

Biomedical Aspects of IUDs edited by H. Hasson, E.S. Hafez, W.A. van Os.

This volume contains a collection of papers based on presentations made at the Reproductive Health Care International Symposium held in Maui, Hawaii, USA, October 1982. The papers evaluate biologic interactions be­ tween intrauterine contraceptive devices and the host, examine the risks associated w...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Hasson, H. (Editor), Hafez, E.S (Editor), van Os, W.A (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1985.
Edition:1st ed. 1985.
Series:Advances in Reproductive Health Care ; 6
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Gynecology .
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Table of Contents:
  • I. Biologic Interactions
  • 1 Ultrastructure of the decidual response to a progesterone-releasing IUD
  • 2 Effects of copper lUDs on cervical cytology and influences on transtubal sperm migration
  • 3 Inflammatory changes induced by lUDs in animal models
  • 4 An intracervical device releasing norgestrel
  • II. Risks Associated with the Use of Intrauterine Devices
  • 5 Risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease in IUD users
  • 6 IUD complications
  • III. Technical Progress
  • 7 Topical uterine anesthesia for IUD insertion
  • 8 Ultrasonography for predicting correct location of the IUD
  • 9 Ultrasonography for preventing accidental pregnancy due to IUD displacement
  • 10 Uterine metrology in Mexican women
  • 11 Mathematical models of lUD-uterine relations.

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