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2. 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 ...

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

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   I decided last year, at age 40, to get another IUD. This time, I deliberately chose the hormonal IUD Mirena for the benefits of a regulated, lighter period. At my yearly checkup last month, I ...

4. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   ] One commercial hormonal IUD which is currently available, Mirena, was also developed by Luukkainen and released in 1976. [83] The manufacturer of the Mirena, Bayer AG, became the target of multiple lawsuits over allegations that Bayer failed to adequately warn users that the IUD could pierce the uterus and migrate to other parts of the body. [88]

5. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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   Copper IUD. LARC methods include IUDs and the subdermal implant. [13] IUDs, also sometimes referred to as IUS (intrauterine system) or IUC (intrauterine contraception), can come in hormonal or nonhormonal varieties. Hormonal intrauterine devices are sold under the brand names Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and others. [14]

6. 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 ...

7. “Why Did My Period Come Early?” Here Are 7 Reasons for ...

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   There’s nothing more annoying than being caught unawares by Aunt Flo—so when your body and your period tracker aren’t in agreement and bleeding happens sooner than expected, it’s only ...

8. 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]

9. The Long Goodbye: Parting Ways with My Period Is Not as ... - AOL

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   I’m 48, soon to be 49, and last year I went six months without getting my period. I thought to myself, this is it! No more dealing with PMS bloat, or cramps or worrying about having to change ...