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Topic: IntraUterine System

	Women's Health Mirena (Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System)
		The Mirena system consists of a small T-shaped frame with a reservoir that contains a type of progesterone.
		A string attached to the Mirena system allows a woman to make sure the device is still correctly placed inside her uterus.
		The Mirena intrauterine system probably prevents pregnancy in several ways.
	www.vpul.upenn.edu /shs/mirena.html (525 words)

	Intrauterine device - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An intrauterine device (intra meaning within, and uterine meaning of the uterus) is a birth control device also known as an IUD or a coil (this colloquialism is based on the coil-shaped design of early IUDs).
		Intrauterine devices can be used as emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sexual intercourse, or sexual intercourse during which the primary contraception is believed to have failed (e.g.
		The first intrauterine device (contained entirely in the uterus) was described in a German publication in 1909, although the author appears to have never marketed his product.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Intrauterine_device (2400 words)

	Contraception Online: Contraception and Reproductive Health Info for OB/GYN Professionals
		The levonorgestrel intrauterine system (IUS) (Mirena®) is a new intrauterine contraceptive approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in December 2000.
		Scientists believe that intrauterine contraceptives work in many ways, all of which are not fully understood.
		Intrauterine contraceptives are safe, effective, easy to use, and less expensive over the long run than most other forms of contraception.
	www.contraceptiononline.org /contrareport/article01.cfm?art=190 (1050 words)

	IntraUterine System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The IntraUterine System or IUS is a hormonal contraceptive device that is placed in the uterus.
		Because of the intrauterine administration of levonorgestrel and local exposure to the hormone, the possibility of teratogenicity (birth defects) following exposure to Mirena cannot be completely excluded.
		"The role of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device in the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia during fertility regulation.".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/IntraUterine_System (2637 words)

	Intrauterine Contraceptive System (IUS) - Personal Hygiene Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		The Intrauterine Device (IUD) can be left in for three to ten years, and is a plastic and copper device which is inserted into your womb.
		It has a thread which hangs from it, and you need to check it on a regular basis to ensure the coil is still in the correct place.
		The Intrauterine System (IUS) can be left in for up to five years.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /personal-hygiene/intrauterine-contraceptive-system-ius (292 words)

	Mirena IUS: Is the Mirena for You?
		The Mirena IUS is like many other types of Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD's) in that it is fitted by a doctor and remains in the womb for a fixed amount of time, after which it must be changed.
		As can be seen in the picture, it is made of a light, plastic, T-shaped frame with the stem of the 'T' a bit thicker than the rest.
		As the system reduces blood flow, sudden return of heavy periods might suggest this has happened.
	www.womens-health.co.uk /mirena.asp (2138 words)

	The effects of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (Mirena coil) on endometrial morphology -- Phillips et al. 56 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The effects of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (Mirena coil) on endometrial morphology -- Phillips et al.
		The effects of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (Mirena coil) on endometrial morphology
		Endometrial protection from tamoxifen-stimulated changes by a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system: a randomised controlled trial.
	jcp.bmj.com /cgi/content/full/56/4/305 (1481 words)

	Contraceptive Advances: Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (Mirena)
		The levonorgestrel Intrauterine System is a T-shaped polyethylene device.
		It is highly effective with the first year failure rate of 0.1 percent and five year cumulative failure rate of 0.7 percent.
		There is a marked reduction in menstrual blood loss and the systemic level of hormone is very low as compared to the other progesterone only methods.
	www.reproline.jhu.edu /english/1fp/1advances/1IUD/mirena.htm (536 words)

	Birth Control Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
		An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small T-shaped plastic device that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
		A plastic string is attached to the end to ensure correct placement and for removal.
		The most recently introduced hormonal IUD is the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG IUS or Mirena).
	www.emedicinehealth.com /birth_control_intrauterine_devices_iuds/article_em.htm (232 words)

	NHS Direct - Health encyclopaedia -Intrauterine system (IUS) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		An IUS is a contraceptive device that releases the female hormone progestogen into the body.
		It is similar in shape to an intrauterine device (IUD), which releases copper into the body to prevent pregnancy.
		The IUS is proven to be over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy and will begin to work as soon as it is fitted.
	g.msn.com /9SE/1?http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=459&&DI=6244&IG=fbc6de4a133c44c8b5c61bf44d3c72c0&POS=4&CM=WPU&CE=4&CS=AWP&SR=4 (103 words)

	The Intrauterine System - IUS - Patient UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Intrauterine System - IUS - Patient UK The Intrauterine System - IUS
		The IUS is a small device made from plastic and contains progestogen hormone.
		Therefore, it is called an intrauterine system (IUS) and not just an intrauterine device (IUD).
	g.msn.com /9SE/1?http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069136/&&DI=6244&IG=fbc6de4a133c44c8b5c61bf44d3c72c0&POS=6&CM=WPU&CE=6&CS=AWP&SR=6 (1208 words)

	Mirena Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine System - RxList Monographs
		(levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) consists of a T-shaped polyethylene frame (T-body) with a steroid reservoir (hormone elastomer core) around the vertical stem.
		The reservoir consists of a cylinder, made of a mixture of levonorgestrel and silicone (polydimethylsiloxane),containing a total of 52 mg levonorgestrel.
		For information on ordering Mirena Online, please click the "online pharmacy" link on the blue horizontal navigation bar at the top of every page.
	www.rxlist.com /cgi/generic3/mirena.htm (217 words)

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