Insertion of Intrauterine Devices (<scp>IUDs</scp>) in Sanctuary Chimpanzees (<i>Pan troglodytes</i>) Using Ultrasonography and Radiology to Confirm Placement
Inserting IUDs in chimpanzees can prove challenging. Having appropriate equipment available, such as varied sizes of speculums and dilators, is crucial. Gynecologists and ultrasonographers with experience inserting IUDs in humans can help ensure correct placement.
Authors
- James R. McClearen
- Jenny E. Jaffe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6157-337X)
- Nancy Sokkary
- J. M. Nielsen
Institutions
- Burke County Public Schools (US)
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (US)
- Freie Universität Berlin (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Primatology
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jmp.70036
- Primary Topic
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00