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Intra uterine contraceptive device (IUD) also called IUCD is the most commonly used reversible, long-acting contraceptive method in the world.
The first modern IUDs (the Lippes Loop and the Margulies Spiral) appeared in the early 1960s. They were made of polyethylene, a biologically inert plastic. In the late 1960s, researchers discovered that adding copper to a plastic IUD frame increased its effectiveness. The first copper IUDs, the Cu 7 and TCu- 200 were smaller than all-plastic devices and caused fewer side effects, but they were just as effective in preventing pregnancy.
The newest copper IUDs are even more effective, longer-lasting, up to ten years for the Copper T 380A (TCu-380A), and have even fewer side effects. Now that these improved IUDs are widely available, it is important to identify prospective clients and provide quality counselling and clinical services in order to maximize safety, client acceptability and satisfaction.

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