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Noncontraceptive benefits of IUDs
| • Treatment of menorrhagia |
| • Improved anemia |
| • Improved dysmenorrhea |
| • Treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis |
| • Endometrial protection during hormone replacement |
| • Endometrial protection against hyperplasia in patients at risk |
| • Use in women with medical comorbidities and contraindications to other systemic contraceptives |
Abbreviation: IUD, intrauterine device.
