CDC Article-US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010
CDC Article-US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010
CDC Article-US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010
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Vol. 59 / RR-4 Recommendations and Reports 53<br />
TABLE. (Continued) Classifications <strong>for</strong> intrauterine devices,* † including the LNG-IUD and the Cu-IUD<br />
Condition<br />
LNG-IUD<br />
Category<br />
Cu-IUD<br />
Clarifications/Evidence/Comments<br />
Past ectopic pregnancy 1 1 Comment: The absolute risk <strong>for</strong> ectopic pregnancy is extremely<br />
low because of the high effectiveness of IUDs. However, when a<br />
woman becomes pregnant during IUD use, the relative likelihood<br />
of ectopic pregnancy increases greatly.<br />
History of pelvic surgery (see Postpartum,<br />
including post-Cesarean section)<br />
1 1<br />
Smoking<br />
a. Age
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