Increased use of the IUD and progestin-only methods of contraception have been implicated in

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Increased use of the IUD and progestin-only methods of contraception have been associated with an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, where the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus. It is believed that these methods may delay the movement of the fertilized egg from the fallopian tube to the uterus, increasing the likelihood of ectopic pregnancy.

Increased Use of the IUD and Progestin-Only Methods of Contraception