WHEN it comes to birth control, there’s one small but mighty option that often flies under the radar — the copper T intrauterine contraceptive device, or IUCD. Though it’s been around for decades, ...

It has been known for a century that a foreign body in the uterus can prevent conception — at least in animals. But how could such a process work and be put to safe human use? Even though modern ...

Thanks to modern technology, we now have better methods for family planning, preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), improved sexual health, etc. Contraceptive technology has come a long ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system users vs. nonusers had an increased risk for breast cancer. Breast ...

Misconceptions around intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) mean that they are underused in developed countries, despite being a safe and effective form of contraception, says a women’s health ...

Nairobi, Kenya: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD), commonly known as coil, is a popular family planning method, preferred by many women in Kenya. In 2004, Ms Faith Ruth Nyambura Irungu sought ...

Kelly and Marston 1 have provided important information on the influence of the intrauterine device (IUD) on the distribution of ova in the spontaneously ovulating monkey.