| Copper IUD
for EC |
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| • | Second-line
method |
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| • | Estimated
failure rate 0.1% (based on 8,400 |
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| postcoital
insertions) |
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| • | Mechanism(s)
of action |
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| – | Impairs
fertilization |
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| – | Alters sperm
motility and integrity |
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| – | Impairs
implantation |
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| Trussell J, et
al. Fertil Control Rev.
1995;4(2):8-11. |
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| LaValleur
J. Obstet Gynecol Clin North
Am. 2000;27(4): 817-839. |
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