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IUD: Purpose

 
Medical Encyclopedia: IUD: Purpose

IUDs are used to prevent pregnancy and are considered to be 95–98% effective. It should be noted that IUDs offer no protection against the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) virus or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

— Donald G. Barstow, RN



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