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2. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   The failure rate of a copper IUD is approximately 0.8% and can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. The hormonal IUD (also known as levonorgestrel intrauterine system or LNg IUD) releases a small amount of the hormone called progestin that can prevent pregnancy for 3–8 years with a failure rate of 0.1-0.4%. [1]

3. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   The hormonal IUD is an extremely effective method of birth control, and a 2021 study demonstrated that it may be used for emergency contraception. [15] In addition to birth control, the hormonal IUD is used for prevention and treatment of: Heavy menstrual periods [16] Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain [16] [17] Adenomyosis and dysmenorrhea ...

4. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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   IUD use carries some additional risks. Both hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs may lead to developing non-cancerous ovarian cysts. [21] [25] It is also possible that an IUD may be expelled (fall out) from the uterus. [26] The IUD may also perforate (tear) the uterine wall. This is extremely rare and a medical emergency. [27]

5. Women Say They Were Pressured Into Long-Term Birth Control

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   A Mirena IUD. Nydia Blas for TIME The CHOICE project did not ask those women which type of birth control best fit their lifestyles, or if they were seeking a method that they could stop on their ...

6. One woman's IUD fell out without her knowing. Here's ... - AOL

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   This time, I deliberately chose the hormonal IUD Mirena for the benefits of a regulated, lighter period. At my yearly checkup last month, I discovered that it had been partially expelled. The ...

7. 7 Causes of Belly Fat (& How to Reduce It) - AOL

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   1. Diet. Being in a calorie surplus — consuming more calories than you burn — can lead to overall weight gain and increase your chances of developing belly fat.