Global Women's Health Academy

Intrauterine contraception is underutilized in America, compared with usage rates around the globe: despite its documented efficacy, a mere two percent of American women choose this form of birth control. Dr. David A. Grimes, clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, reviews the multitude of benefits linked to intrauterine contraception with host Dr. Lauren Streicher. Dr. Grimes also delves into specifics behind the levonorgestrel intrauterine device.