What are the possible risks of using an intrauterine device (IUD)?
What are the possible risks of using an intrauterine device (IUD)?
Possible risks of using an intrauterine device (IUD) include perforation of the uterus at insertion, and higher risk of sexually-transmitted diseases if protection isn't used. Watch as OB/GYN specialist Evelyn Minaya, MD, discusses these concerns.
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