Increasing the accessibility of long-acting reversible contraceptives through nurse-led insertions: A cost-benefit analysis
Acceptability of the Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD) as a form of emergency contraception
Emergency contraception (EC) can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse. Currently three main methods of EC are available in Australia: Ulipristal Acetate pill, 1.5mg Levonorgestrel pill, and the Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD). The Cu-IUD is the most effective EC, and is also the only form of EC to provide ongoing, effective reversible contraception. However, it is the least frequently used method of EC.
Insertion of intrauterine devices by registered nurses: exploring the impact on current clinical practice in sexual and reproductive health within the Family Planning NSW setting.
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are very effective in preventing pregnancy but they require a health professional trained in IUD insertion to carry out the insertion procedure. Intrauterine devices are most commonly inserted by physicians in Australia. However, registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners in other countries have increasingly been inserting IUDs, which reduces the need for physician availability to provide this service.
Safety of insertion of the copper IUD and LNG-IUS in nulliparous women: a systematic review
Inclusion of intrauterine device insertion to registered nurses’ scope of clinical practice.
What to do about missing IUD threads
Outcomes of intrauterine device insertion training for doctors working in primary care
How the pill affects your weight loss and excercise efforts
There's a lot to like about the pill – it stops unwanted pregnancies, it allows you to skip your period and in many cases, you won't notice any difference to your body or brain.