Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Explain the mechanism of action of IUCDs.
• Discuss the effectiveness of IUCDs.
• Describe the insertion and removal of IUCDs.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of IUCDs.
• Explain absolute and relative precautions for IUCDs.
• Identify common side-effects and their management for IUCDs.