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Health Encyclopedia: Intrauterine

Intrauterine

Definition

Intrauterine means "inside the uterus." The fetus develops in an intrauterine environment. An IUD (intrauterine device) is an object implanted in the uterus to prevent conception and pregnancy.

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Expert & Community Posts

Birth Control Side Effects Guide

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...have the potential for side effects are the IUDs or intrauterine devices. A small plastic... Read more »

NuvaRing and Norplant – Alternative Hormone Birth Control Options

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

The NuvaRing is a birth control option that is as effective as oral contraception, but you don't... Read more »

What is wrong with me?!???

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question: What is wrong with me?!??? I am writing this question out of complete... Read more »

The Vitamin D Window

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

When he examined the young lifeguard, he saw that almost every square inch of her body was well... Read more »

Headache or Migraine? A name says so much!

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

One of the biggest issues facing Migraineurs is the misconceptions and general lack of... Read more »

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Health Guide

Birth Control Options for Women: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)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... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Highlights

...quality of life.Drugs Versus SurgeryThe levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is an intrauterine device (IUD) that is used for menorrhagia as well as birth control. Many experts... Read more »

What You Need to Know About Birth Control

“I can’t get pregnant – I just finished menstruating.” “I can’t get pregnant – he didn’t really penetrate me (deeply, that is)” “I can’t get pregnant – I’m nursing my... Read more »

3 Safe Sex Myths

...first dose of pills (with a second dose 12 or so hours later) and about 5 days for insertion of the intrauterine device. Oh, and don't wait for those slowpoke HMO doctor appointments; get thee to... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Diagnosis

...polyps. (These are small benign growths in the uterus.)Certain contraceptives. (Oral contraceptives or an intrauterine device, an IUD.)The intrauterine device (IUD) shown uses copper as the active... Read more »

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