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a Images of the non-hormonal Cu-IUD (left) and hormonal IUD (right). Obtained from iStock.com/lalocraclo. Illustrations of flexible Cu-based IUDs b intrauterine ball (IUB)26, c Veracept24, and d Gynefix68.
