A Clinical Review of the Intrauterine Device as an Effective Method of Contraception
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 11/11/2009
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Forthofer KV – Health care providers who counsel patients on contraception require current knowledge of contraceptive technology. Current evidence and recommendations support the use of the intrauterine device in a ... In this clinical review, evidence is presented supporting the safety and acceptability of the intrauterine device in young, nulliparous women and highlighting factors associated with lack of intrauterine device use in the United States.
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Immobilisation versus immediate mobilisation after intrauterine insemination: randomised controlled trial
British Medical Journal, 11/12/2009
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Custers IM et al. – In treatment with intrauterine insemination, 15 minutes’ immobilisation after insemination is an effective modification. Immobilisation for 15 minutes should be offered to all women treated with intrauterine ... insemination.
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Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device insertion ameliorates leiomyoma-dependent menorrhagia among women of reproductive age without a significant regression in the uterine and leiomyoma volumes
Fertility and Sterility, 11/11/2009
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Naki MM et al. – Levonorgestrel– (LNG) releasing intrauterine device (IUD) insertion revealed
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Intrauterine intussusception: a rare cause of intestinal atresia
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 11/09/2009
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Pueyo C et al. – Intrauterine intussusception is an uncommon cause of intestinal atresia. The authors report a case of ileal atresia owing to antenatal intussusception revealed as an intraluminal polypoid lesion after surgical
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The Role of IGF-1 and Ghrelin in the Compensation of Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Reproductive Sciences, 11/18/2009
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Kanaka–Gantenbein C et al. – The observed correlations between ghrelin and IGF–1/IGFBP3 postnatally indicate that ghrelin might play a role in the compensation of intrauterine undernutrition, promoting postnatal
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Effects of Intrauterine Exposure to Synthetic Glucocorticoids on Fetal, Newborn, and Infant Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Function in Humans: A Systematic Review
Endocrine Reviews, 11/02/2009
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Tegethoff M et al. – This systematic review has allowed the demonstration of the way in which intrauterine exposure to
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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome following insertion of an intrauterine device - A case report
The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 10/30/2009
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Venkataramanasetty R et al. – This is the first reported case of GAS causing a TSS associated with insertion of an IUD. Streptococcal TSS can be fatal. Early aggressive management is mandatory ... intrauterine devices
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Temporal and regional trends in IUD insertion: a population-based study in Ontario, Canada
Contraception, 10/19/2009
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year of introduction of the levonorgestrel–releasing intrauterine system. Regional variation in rates suggests that access is not equal across the province and that strategies to support FPs to insert IUDs may be important to ensure adequate access.
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Levonorgestrel intrauterine system for endometrial protection in women with breast cancer on adjuvant tamoxifen
Cochrane Reviews, 10/09/2009
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Chin J et al. – Tamoxifen is commonly used by women to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Tamoxifen can also cause abnormal changes to the lining of the womb (endometrium ... cancer, and to determine whether LNG–IUS might have an impact on the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
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Reduced expression and concomitant promoter hypermethylation of HOXA10 in endometrium from women wearing intrauterine devices
Fertility and Sterility, 11/03/2009
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Lu Y et al. – Prolonged IUD use may induce endometrial HOXA10 hypermethylation and reduced expression. These results suggest a possible novel mode of action for IUD ... way for detection of aberrant methylation at HOXA10.
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