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IUS

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IUS British  

abbreviation

  1. intrauterine system; a hormonal contraceptive coil, such as Mirena, that carries a supply of progestogen, which is released in small amounts over a period of three to five years

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Helen later got the IUS or hormonal contraceptive coil but decided to have it removed after three years because of "sharp twinges".

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2023

When encountering patients with a high score on the IUS, Bredemeier may explicitly target enhancing their comfort levels with life’s unpredictability as a treatment goal.

From Scientific American ● Feb. 14, 2022

In the decades since the IUS was developed, researchers have found it useful for understanding why some patients are anxious, devising targeted therapies and assessing a patient’s progress.

From Scientific American ● Feb. 14, 2022

The IUS is more than 99% effective and normally works three to five years depending on the type.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2018

The best option seemed to be a two-stage, solid-fuel IUS system.

From Underground by Suelette Dreyfus

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