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==IV. Intra uterine contraceptive devices==

==IV. Intra uterine contraceptive devices==

In females, causing obstruction to vessels of the reproductive tract (yoni) using a special type of stone is mentioned for inducing sterility.  This may be considered as a primitive form of intra uterine contraceptive devices. Now a days, Intra Uterine Device (IUD) is inserted into uterine cavity and left for contraception. These are made from polypropylene impregnated with barium sulphate.  

In females, causing obstruction to vessels of the reproductive tract (yoni) using a special type of stone is mentioned for inducing sterility.<ref>Atharvaveda VI-37/2, part 2, Vishveshwaranad vedic institute, Hoshiapur, edition 1, 1961.</ref> This may be considered as a primitive form of intra uterine contraceptive devices. Now a days, Intra Uterine Device (IUD) is inserted into uterine cavity and left for contraception. These are made from polypropylene impregnated with barium sulphate.  

The commonly used devices are Copper T 200 (Cu T-200), Copper T (Gravigard), Multi load copper – 250 (ML Cu – 250 ) and Multi load Copper –375 (ML Cu- 375). These are used for 3 to 5 years of contraception.  

The commonly used devices are Copper T 200 (Cu T-200), Copper T (Gravigard), Multi load copper – 250 (ML Cu – 250 ) and Multi load Copper –375 (ML Cu- 375). These are used for 3 to 5 years of contraception.

==V. Surgical procedures for sterility==

==V. Surgical procedures for sterility==