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Contraception
Copper-containing frameless IUCD found acceptable to women in Hong Kong
March 31st, 2005
Most of the 62 women testing a copper-containing frameless intrauterine contraceptive device would recommend it to their friends, a study found. C.Y.G. Wong and colleagues, Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, recruited the women "to evaluate the acceptability and clinical performance of a copper-containing frameless intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD; GyneFix/Ji Ni)." According to the study authors, "A learning curve was demonstrated in the insertion technique of this new device. Pain associated with insertion was acceptable. No pregnancy was reported during the 1-year trial period." They wrote, "Objectively, the amount...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-31)
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