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Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 5/2013

01-05-2013 | Letter to the Editor

A lost LNG-IUP in the bladder

Authors: F. Ebner, O. Petirsch, A. Rempen

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 5/2013

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Excerpt

The intrauterine pessary (IUP/IUD) with a pearl index of 0.16–3 is one of the safest temporary contraception methods. It can easily be inserted in an outpatient setting with little or no pain or discomfort (best before ovulation or during menstrual periods). …
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Metadata
Title
A lost LNG-IUP in the bladder
Authors
F. Ebner
O. Petirsch
A. Rempen
Publication date
01-05-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2623-9

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