Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 291-296 , August 2006

Revisiting the Intrauterine Contraceptive Device in Adolescents

  • Alina Toma, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Alina Toma, MD, c/o Dr. M.A. Jamieson, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Victory 4, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7
    • ,
  • Mary Anne Jamieson, MD

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PII: S1083-3188(06)00163-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.05.005

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 291-296 , August 2006

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