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- Overview
- Prevention
Intrauterine means "inside the uterus."
Information
A baby grows inside the mother's womb, or uterus (in an intrauterine environment).
An intrauterine device (IUD) is an object placed in the uterus to prevent conception and pregnancy.
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Intrauterine Prevention
Review Date: 09/07/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
