Pregnancy with an intrauterine device in situ and preterm delivery
β Scribed by W. Chaim; M. Mazor
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1992
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 232 KB
- Volume
- 252
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0003-9128
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Removal of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) in nonpregnant patients under ultrasonic guidance has previously been reported, but results of the method in pregnancy are controversial. In the present study removal of the IUCD was performed in 16 women who conceived with the device in place.
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