Is there a real role and place for use of intrauterine contraception in South Africa?

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Mathonsi, Ntlharhi W.

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The intrauterine contraception device (IUD) is highly effective, safe, cost-effective, long-acting, and rapidly reversible with few side effects. It is a private and convenient method of contraception, does not interfere with the spontaneity of sex, is acceptable to many patients, has superior continuation rates, and offers several non-contraceptive health benefits

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Intrauterine contraception, South Africa (SA), Intrauterine contraception device (IUD), Cancer risk reduction, Emergency contraception, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Privacy, Pelvic infection, Peri-menopausal women, Cost-effectiveness

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Mathonsi, MW 2014, 'Is there a real role and place for use of intrauterine contraception in South Africa?', Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum, vol. 24, pp. 24-27.