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Intrauterine Devices
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Definition
: Contraceptive devices placed high in the uterine fundus.
coordinate IM with material of which device is made (NIM); pregnancy despite use of IUD
Examples
Intrauterine Devices, Medicated
Other names
Contraceptive Devices, Intrauterine; Unmedicated IUD; Intrauterine Device; Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices; Intrauterine Contraceptive Device; IUDs, Contraceptive; IUD, Contraceptive; Devices, Intrauterine Contraceptive; Devices, Intrauterine; Device, Intrauterine Contraceptive; Device, Intrauterine; Contraceptive Device, Intrauterine; Unmedicated IUDs; IUD, Unmedicated; Contraceptive IUDs; Contraceptive IUD