Systematic Reviews of Contraceptive Devices

Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of studies relating to contraceptive devices.
Reviewed September 2009

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Title:   Levonorgestrel intrauterine system for endometrial protection in women with breast cancer on adjuvant tamoxifen
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Tamoxifen is commonly used by women to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Tamoxifen can also cause abnormal changes to the lining of the womb (endometrium), including polyps and cancer. Mirena is a uterine device that releases the progesterone...
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Interventions for pain with intrauterine device insertion
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Fear of pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion is one reason women may not want to use this highly effective birth control method. Different ways of reducing pain during IUD insertion have been explored. These include drugs that reduce cramping...
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Diaphragm versus diaphragm with spermicides for contraception
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The diaphragm is an important type of birth control. The woman controls the method and it does not involve taking a drug. Also, the birth control can be reversed right away. The diaphragm is often used with a spermicide - a chemical to kill sperm. Many ...
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Sponge versus diaphragm for contraception
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The vaginal sponge is a birth control method used in the birth canal. The sponge is soft and round, and has a loop on it for removal. The sponge contains a chemical to kill sperm. The diaphragm is a rubber circle that goes in the birth canal. It helps t...
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Immediate start of hormonal contraceptives for contraception
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Health care providers often tell women to wait until their next menstrual cycle to begin birth control pills. The main reason is to avoid using birth control during an undetected pregnancy. Another method involves starting the pills right away ('immedia...
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Immediate postabortal insertion of intrauterine devices
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) right after an abortion or miscarriage can be good for many reasons. The woman is not pregnant and may be thinking about birth control. The time and place are convenient for the woman. If asked to delay IUD inserti...
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Immediate post-partum insertion of intrauterine devices
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) right after childbirth can be good for many reasons. The woman is not pregnant and may be thinking about birth control. The time and place are convenient for the woman. However, the IUD might be more likely to come...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Cervical cap versus diaphragm for contraception
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The cervical cap and the diaphragm are small, rubber devices that women put in their vagina (birth canal) and place over their cervix. Both devices block sperm and help prevent pregnancy. Also, both hold a chemical that kills sperm. Birth control with t...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Antibiotic prophylaxis for intrauterine contraceptive device insertion
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small device placed in the womb for long-term birth control. Many people worry about the woman getting pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) with an IUD. This infection can lead to problems in getting pregnant. If PID occur...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Progesterone or progestogen-releasing intrauterine systems for heavy menstrual bleeding
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Progesterone and progestogen-releasing intrauterine systems have been assessed for efficacy, acceptability and safety for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding. The most commonly studied, the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG IUS), i...
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Frameless versus classical intrauterine device for contraception
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Devices placed in the uterus are highly effective at preventing pregnancy. Traditional intrauterine devices (IUD) with plastic frames have side effects such as excessive bleeding and pain that were thought to be due to the frame. This review found that ...
Date:   Nov 2004
Title:   Hormonally impregnated intrauterine systems (IUSs) versus other forms of reversible contraceptives as effective methods of preventing pregnancy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Reversible methods of contraception include the use of a system or device placed inside the uterus. The IUD is a copper device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The intrauterine system (IUS) contains hormones that will be gradually released...
Date:   May 2004
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