Terms Related to Intrauterine Pessary

• Pessary

  Instruments placed in the vagina to support the uterus or rectum or to serve as a contraceptive device. (Dorland, 28th ed)

• Progesterone-Releasing Intrauterine Device

  Intrauterine devices that release contraceptive agents.

• Copper Intrauterine Device

  Intrauterine contraceptive devices that depend on the release of metallic copper.

• Hormone-Releasing Intrauterine Devices

  Intrauterine devices that release contraceptive agents.

• Intrauterine Device Expulsion

  Spontaneous loss of intrauterine devices from the uterus.

• Male Contraceptive Device

  Contraceptive devices used by males.

• Female Contraceptive Device

  Contraceptive devices used by females.