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Correctly Identified Contraindications of Intrauterine Devices (N=105)
| N (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Contraindications to the IUD | Known or suspected pregnancy | 46 (44) |
| Current cervical infection | 43 (41) | |
| Recent PID | 40 (38) | |
| Cancer of the genital tract | 40 (38) | |
| Uterine anomalies | 40 (38) | |
| Abnormal uterine bleeding | 38 (36) | |
| History of breast cancer – hormonal only | 27 (25) | |
| Wilson’s disease or copper allergy – copper only | 23 (22) | |
| Recent postpartum or postabortion infection | 21 (20) |
IUD – intrauterine device
