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2. Hormonal Birth Control Doesn't Deserve Its Bad Reputation

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   Studies on IUDs and cancer suggest a mix of pros and cons, similar to those associated with birth control pills: a slightly elevated risk of breast cancer, balanced by reductions in the risk of ...

3. Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive - Wikipedia

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   [2] [3] As opposed to combined injectable contraceptives, they contain only a progestogen without an estrogen, and include two progestin preparations: [2] [3] Medroxyprogesterone acetate (brand names Depo-Provera, Provera, Depo-subQ Provera 104) [4] – 150 mg (intramuscularly) or 104 mg (subcutaneously) every 3 months [3]

4. 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]

5. The most common birth control methods and how effective they ...

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   Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) LARC is a class of birth control used by about 10% of women who use contraception. This category includes intrauterine devices (IUDs) and the implant.

6. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   The IUD with progestogen is a type of long-acting reversible birth control. [5] It works by thickening the mucus at the opening of the cervix, stopping the buildup of the lining of the uterus, and occasionally preventing ovulation. [2] The IUD with levonorgestrel was first approved for medical use in 1990 in Finland and in the United States in ...

7. How do hormonal IUDs affect breast cancer risk? - AOL

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   The hormone IUD is a progestin-only product.” “A levonorgestrel-releasing IUD is a small device inserted into the uterus that releases a hormone called levonorgestrel,” Mørch continued.