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IUD Toolkit
Up-to-date evidence and best practices related to the Intrauterine Device
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Overview Documents
This section contains short fact sheets, information briefs, and PowerPoint presentations that give a general overview of the IUD, primarily focused on copper-bearing IUDs. The scientific rationale for the information given here is addressed in a more systematic manner under the Essential Knowledge section. These documents will be useful as an introduction to the IUD and its role in reproductive health programs.
Large documents marked by an asterisk (*) may be downloaded in parts. Click on [About this document] to see links to the parts.
- Frequently Asked Questions about IUDs (French) (Spanish)
- Population Reports: New Attention to the IUD
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Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) in Developing Countries: Assessing Opportunities for Expanding Access and Use [About this document]- Contraceptive Technology Update Series - Intrauterine Devices
[About this presentation] - Different Types of IUDs (French) (Spanish)
- Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Copper-Releasing Intrauterine Devices: A Case-Study
[About this document]
Briefs
- Global Health Technical Briefs: IUDs: A Resurging Method (French) [About this document]
- FHI Briefs: Intrauterine Devices: Safe, Effective, and Under-used (French) (Spanish) [About this document]
- IUDs: Old Thinking Versus New Thinking (French) (Spanish) [About this document]
- Long-acting and Permanent Methods of Contraception: Meeting Clients’ Needs [About this document]
- Repositioning Family Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa [About this document]
- Increasing Women's Use of the IUD for Family Planning [About this document]
PowerPoint Presentations
- Beyond the Barriers: Strategies for "Jumpstarting" the IUD in Africa [About this presentation]
- Contraceptive Needs of HIV-Infected Women: The Role of IUDs [About this presentation]
- Key Information Related to IUD Service Provision [About this presentation]
- An Introduction to the IUD Toolkit [About this presentation]
- Developing an Online Toolkit for Revitalizing the IUD [About this presentation]
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