Copper IUD and LNG IUS compared with tubal occlusion

Diana Mansour
Newcastle Contraception and Sexual Health Services, Graingerville Clinic, Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4BE, UK
Received 6 November 2006; revised 26 December 2006; accepted 27 December 2006

Abstract

This article will cover current contraceptive use around the world, then examine the advantages and disadvantages of female sterilization, the hormonal intrauterine system and the copper intrauterine device. Finally, the need for contraceptive choice will be discussed along with a discussion on the cost-effectiveness of these methods. D 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Keywords: Tubal occlusion; Tubal ligation; Female sterilization; Hormonal intrauterine system; Copper intrauterine device