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PIP: The purpose of the workshop was to review current and experimental IUDs as to effectiveness, complications, and clinical problems. The IUD is not for every woman and has had some failures. All types of IUDs have been associated with complications and side effects. Concerning the status of experimental IUDs, no inert devices have yet been demonstrated to have significant advantages over others already available. The T-Cu-200 and the 7-Cu-200 seem as good as any others, for example . Nor have drug-releasing IUDs yet proved better than other available IUDs. All prospective IUD users should be informed that the IUD is not 100% effective and has potential complications and side effects. Moreover, it is recommended that the International Federation of Fertility Societies establish a committee to define appropriate terminology, advise which IUDs warrant evaluation, delineate guidelines regarding IUD research, and promote pertinent IUD research.
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