Randomised controlled trial of prophylactic antibiotics before insertion of intrauterine devices

Volume: 351, Issue: 9108, Pages: 1005 - 1008
Published: Apr 4, 1998
Abstract
Summary null Background null The value of antibiotic prophylaxis before insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) remains uncertain. We undertook a triple-masked, randomised, placebo-controlled trial to find out whether such prophylaxis reduces the rate of IUD removal within 90 days. null Methods null 11 clinic sites in southern California enrolled women who requested IUD insertion and were at low risk of sexually transmitted infection according...
Paper Details
Title
Randomised controlled trial of prophylactic antibiotics before insertion of intrauterine devices
Published Date
Apr 4, 1998
Journal
Volume
351
Issue
9108
Pages
1005 - 1008
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