Definition of "intrauterine" [in•tra•u•ter•ine]

• Occurring or situated within the uterus. (adjective)

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• "We did a process called intrauterine insemination, so we gave her shots of a fertility drug called Follistim to help her ovulate more."
• "The technique is simple, PSI locates existing private sector health care providers and clinic owners, trains them in all aspects of health care, in exchange for access to highly subsidized drugs as well as regular trainings and visits from medical experts and promoters, who will keep them up to date with new health care interventions and services such as intrauterine devices for family planning."
• "A series of studies suggest that other complications of pregnancy, such as intrauterine growth restriction, preterm birth, and stillbirth, also have their origins, at least in part, in very early pregnancy."