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  2. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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    A hormonal intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine system (IUS) with progestogen and sold under the brand name Mirena among others, is an intrauterine device that releases a progestogenic hormonal agent such as levonorgestrel into the uterus. [2] It is used for birth control, heavy menstrual periods, and to prevent excessive ...

  3. 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]

  4. Contraceptive implant - Wikipedia

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    The contraceptive implant is hormone-based and highly effective, approved in more than 60 countries and used by millions of women around the world. The typical implant is a small flexible tube measuring about 40 mm (1.6 in) in length. It is most commonly inserted subdermally in the inner portion of the upper, non-dominant arm by a trained and ...

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

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    Expulsion of an IUD refers to an intrauterine device falling out partially or completely. The risk is low, occurring in 2% to 10% of users and varying by IUD type, according to the American ...

  6. Copper IUD - Wikipedia

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    A copper intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine coil or copper coil or non-hormonal IUD, is a type of intrauterine device which contains copper. [3] It is used for birth control and emergency contraception within five days of unprotected sex. [3] It is one of the most effective forms of birth control with a one-year failure ...

  7. Levonorgestrel-releasing implant - Wikipedia

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    Levonorgestrel-releasing implant, sold under the brand name Jadelle among others, are devices that release levonorgestrel for birth control. [1] It is one of the most effective forms of birth control with a one-year failure rate around 0.05%. [1] [2] The device is placed under the skin and lasts for up to five years. [3]

  8. A 'problematic' 'Jeopardy!' answer had Ken Jennings ... - AOL

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    The answer was “girls who wear glasses.”. Defending champion Will Wallace got the answer right. “Yeah, a little problematic,” host Ken Jennings said after Wallace gave his answer. “Very ...

  9. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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    STI protection. No. Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are methods of birth control that provide effective contraception for an extended period without requiring user action. They include hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal contraceptive implants. They are the most effective reversible methods ...