Opinion: Women Deserve Accurate Information
- By Dr. Aníbal Faúndes, M.D., Universidade Estadual de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Proper IUD Use Requires Training
- Good training includes current scientific information, insertion practice, and
counseling techniques.
IUDs Block Fertilization
- IUDs achieve their primary contraceptive effect by interfering with sperm motility and
survival.
Key Precautions Minimize PID Risk
- Client screening and aspectic insertion can greatly reduce the risk of infection.
IUD Not First Choice for Young, Never Pregnant Women
- Young women and women who have not yet had children can generally use IUDs, but
providers should be cautious.
IUD Safety Can Be Appealing
- In countries where IUDs are not widely used, unfounded health concerns can be a reason.
IUD Insertion Timing Vital in Postpartum Use
- Because of expulsion risks, insertion ideally should take place soon after delivery, or
delayed for weeks.
Delaying Access Risks Unwanted Pregnancy
- Postponing a woman's access to contraception to coincide with menses may result in
unplanned pregnancy or discourage her from using family planning.
Contraceptive Update: LNg IUD Offers Less Bleeding
- A new IUD available in Europe uses a synthetic hormone to achieve a high rate of
long-acting contraception.
The Copper IUD: Typical Questions
- A question and answer discusses the copper IUD, based on guidelines developed by the
U.S. Agency for International Development.
Who Should Use Copper IUDs?
- A summary of guidelines prepared by the World Health Organization explains who should,
and should not use IUDs.
Contraceptive Update: Newer OCs and Blood Clot
Risks
- A question and answer column discusses oral contraceptives containing the newest
progestins, desogestrel and gestodene.
Beijing: A Commitment To Improve Women's Lives
- Observations about the United Nation's Fourth World Conference on Women are given in a
column by Dr. Karen Hardee, FHI principal research scientist.
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