The IUB, a newly invented IUD: a brief report

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the initial safety and effectiveness of the Intrauterine Ball, a copper intrauterine device which upon insertion in the uterus takes a three dimensional spherical form. Study Design Fifteen women were followed for one year, with follow-up visits at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Results The physician reported that all devices were very easy to insert. One subject discontinued before the 6 month visit (at 119 days post insertion) for a reason not related to the device. There were no perforations, expulsions, mal-positions or complications, or pregnancies. Conclusion No safety or efficacy concerns were raised. Implications Due to its form and deployment process the IUB™ is expected to ease insertion and reduce perforation, malposition and expulsion rates and may also reduce dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia.

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