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2. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   Mirena IUD visible on pelvic radiograph. The hormonal IUD is a small T-shaped piece of plastic, which contains levonorgestrel, a type of progestin. [29] The cylinder of the device is coated with a membrane that regulates the release of the drug. [75] Bayer markets Skyla as Jaydess in the United Kingdom. [76]

3. Levonorgestrel - Wikipedia

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   In an intrauterine device (IUD), such as Mirena among others, it is effective for the long-term prevention of pregnancy. [7] A levonorgestrel-releasing implant is also available in some countries. [12] Common side effects include nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, and increased, decreased, or irregular menstrual bleeding. [7]

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

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   IUD use linked to 14 breast cancer cases per every 10,000 women Study participants were followed from the year they started until December 2022, equaling an average of 6.8 years.

5. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   The copper IUD (also known as a copper T intrauterine device) is a non-hormonal option of birth control. It is wrapped in copper which creates a toxic environment for sperm and eggs, thus preventing pregnancy. [2] The failure rate of a copper IUD is approximately 0.8% and can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years.

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. Can Menopause Change Your Personality? Doctors Explain The ...

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   The hormone changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause can cause mood swings, anxiety, depression, but also positive shifts. Experts explain.