Abstract:Although intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly cost-effective contraceptive method, they have been unfortunately associated with increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). However, new studies, including a 1992 World Health Organization (WHO) report, have demonstrated that there is little evidence of a causal link between IUD use and PID. IUD-related risk of PID is increased only during a short period following insertion, and exposure to STDs is probably the major determinant of PID risk for IUD u… Show more
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