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IUS

American

Rocketry.

inertial upper stage.

IUS British

abbreviation

intrauterine system; a hormonal contraceptive coil, such as Mirena, that carries a supply of progestogen, which is released in small amounts over a period of three to five years

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Following a “clinical hunch,” he says, the group developed the IUS and tested it out.

From Scientific American • Feb. 14, 2022

Before doing so, she already assessed them with the usual psychological tests, including the IUS.

From Scientific American • Feb. 14, 2022

Studies suggested most of those who found IUD or IUS insertion anxiety-provoking and painful said this pain was mild, the FSRH, part of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2021

The NHS describes the IUS as "one of the most effective forms of contraception available in the UK", but says there's a small risk of getting an infection once it's fitted.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2018

The best option seemed to be a two-stage, solid-fuel IUS system.

From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette

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