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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. 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 ...

  4. Copper IUD - Wikipedia

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    Expulsion rates can range from 2.2% to 11.4% of users from the first year to the 10th year. The TCu380A may have lower rates of expulsion than other models. [ 22 ] Unusual vaginal discharge, cramping or pain, spotting between periods, postcoital (after sex) spotting, dyspareunia, or the absence or lengthening of the strings can be signs of a ...

  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. Menstrual suppression - Wikipedia

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    Menstrual suppression refers to the practice of using hormonal management to stop or reduce menstrual bleeding. In contrast to surgical options for this purpose, such as hysterectomy or endometrial ablation, hormonal methods to manipulate menstruation are reversible. There are a number of medical conditions for which fewer menstrual periods and ...

  7. Christian McCaffrey won't be activated from IR when eligible ...

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    He did not play in Week 1 after being a late scratch before San Francisco's season opener. There were previous indications that McCaffrey would return in November, but ESPN reports McCaffrey began ...

  8. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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    STI protection. No. Periods. Depends on the type. Weight. No effect. An intrauterine device (IUD), also known as intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD or ICD) or coil, [3] is a small, often T-shaped birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. IUDs are a form of long-acting reversible birth control (LARC).

  9. 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 ...