University Daily Kansan, April 11, 1985
NATION AND WORLD
Page 11
Study indicates IUDs have effect on fertility
BOSTON — Women who use intrauterine birth-control devices double their chances of infertility but the risk varies with the type of IUD. In some groups reported yesterday in the study directly link infertility with IUD use.
By United Press International
"Both studies indicate that the IUD should not be the first choice method of birth control for women who have not had children," said Dr. Bruce Stadel, of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, which financed the studies in Boston and Seattle.
The researchers said, however that the device was a reasonable option for women who had been
THE NUMBER OF sexual partners is believed to be linked to pelvic inflammatory disease, one cause of infertility. Having more than one partner would compound the risk posed by the IUD.
pregnant, those who did not want children, those over the age of 30 and women who had had only one sexual partner.
About 2.2 million American women use IUDs — devices inserted in the uterus that are made of plastic or plastic wrapped with copper wire.
Past studies based on statistics had linked an increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease with the use of IUDs, but the latest studies were the first to directly link the use of IUDs with infertility.
HOPE PREVAILS
Jesus rose from the dead.
The incredible, the unexpected happened. Life triumphed over death light over darkness love over hatred good over evil.
That is what Easter means—
HOPE PREVAILS OVER DESPAIR.
Bishop Desmond Tutu South Africa Nobel Peace Prize Winner
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Sat., April 13: "Health Care Approach to the Gay and Lesbian Community"—a presentation to the medical community by Dr. W. Wade. All interested persons are invited to attend. 2:00 p.m., Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union. GALA Dance, 8:00 p.m., Kansas Room Kansas Union. $2.50 Admission.Everyone welcome, bring a friend!!
Fri., April 12: "Liana" - SUA film
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