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IUD Indications. Contraception Emergency contraception Dysmenorrhea Menorrhagia ?endometrial CA/ cervical CA For all ages, regardless of obstetrical history or risk of STI. Exclusion Criteria for IUDs. Uterine bleeding of unknown cause* Active PID, septic abortion Pregnancy
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IUD Indications • Contraception • Emergency contraception • Dysmenorrhea • Menorrhagia • ?endometrial CA/ cervical CA For all ages, regardless of obstetrical history or risk of STI
Exclusion Criteria for IUDs • Uterine bleeding of unknown cause* • Active PID, septic abortion • Pregnancy • Copper allergy (for copper IUDs only) • Some uterine abnormalities * may combine endometrial bx and IUD
Screening • Risk of pregnancy: do preg test • Risk of STD: test, ?prophylaxis • Bacterial vaginosis (treat if positive) • Periods (cramping/pain/clotting) • Prior vaginal births • Prior experience with IUDs • Copper or LNG?