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IUS

IUS

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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About five years ago, my doctor noted that my vitamin D levels were low and suggested a supplement of up to 4,000 IUs per day.

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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".

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Walker ius eligible to vote in the leadership election but wasn’t expected to be present.

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“During the pandemic I recommend 1,000 to 2,000 IUs, even though the jury is still out in terms of benefits during covid,” she says.

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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.

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