A clinical review of the intrauterine device as an effective method of contraception

JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing

Volumn 38, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 693-698

  Forthofer, Kimberley V ^a  

^a Palouse Medical PS   (United States)

Author keywords

Contraception; Intrauterine device; Nulliparous; Unintended pregnancy

Indexed keywords

EID: 70449931138     PISSN: 08842175     EISSN: 15526909     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2009.01067.x     Document Type: Article

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