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Is there really a set of rules for getting an IUD?

Oct 26, 2009 Updated: May 01, 2015

Is there really a set of rules for getting an IUD? Hmmm. Sounds unlikely.

BTW, there are more IUDs to choose from than ever—read about the newest, LILETTA.

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