The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small plastic T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. An IUD's contraceptive action begins as soon as the device is placed in the uterus and stops as soon as it is removed. IUDs have an effectiveness rate of close to 100%. They are also a reversible form of contraception. Once the device is removed, a woman regains her fertility.
What is an IUD?An IUD is a type of contraceptive (birth control). IUD stands for Intrauterine Device. This form of birth control can also... Read more »
First, it is important to realize that IUDs are a very safe and effective form of birth control. However, like everything in medicine,... Read more »
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Last month, the American Pain Society added to its recommendations to health care providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low... Read more »
How can chronic pain be prevented? Oh that I and the insurance companies knew the answer to that question! The key is to identify those... Read more »
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Radiologists predict oxygen-ozone therapy will become the standard treatment in the United States to treat herniated disks within the next five years. Read more »
A North Carolina study finds that the rate of chronic low back pain has more than doubled in that state since the early 1990s -- a statistic the... Read more »
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Exercise and Physical TherapyThe Role of Physical TherapyPhysical therapy with a trained professional may be useful if pain has not improved after 3... Read more »