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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for iud
  1. Intrauterine device (image) 
    ... contraceptive, others use progesterone in a plastic device. IUDs are very effective at preventing pregnancy (less than 2% chance per year for the progesterone IUD, less than 1% chance per year for the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17078.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Birth control methods (image) 
    ... cannot fertilize an egg, and pregnancy cannot occur. IUDs disrupt the normal uterine environment. The hormones in ... without a fertile egg, pregnancy will not occur. IUDs and oral contraceptives and hormones may be used ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19068.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pelvic laparoscopy - series (image) 
    ... uterus (uterine perforation) following D&C or by IUD Evaluation of infertility Sterilization (tubal ligation) Evaluation of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100131_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia