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  2. Contraceptive implant - Wikipedia

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    A contraceptive implant is an implantable medical device used for the purpose of birth control.The implant may depend on the timed release of hormones to hinder ovulation or sperm development, the ability of copper to act as a natural spermicide within the uterus, or it may work using a non-hormonal, physical blocking mechanism.

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

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    This time, I deliberately chose the hormonal IUD Mirena for the benefits of a regulated, lighter period. At my yearly checkup last month, I discovered that it had been partially expelled. The ...

  4. 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]

  5. 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]

  6. Levonorgestrel - Wikipedia

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    The levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is a type of long-term birth control that releases the progestin into the uterine cavity. [42] [21] Levonorgestrel is released at a constant, gradual rate of 0.02 mg per day by the polydimethylsiloxane membrane of the device, which renders it effective for up to five years. [42]

  7. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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    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] IUDs can be removed by a trained medical professional at any time before the expiration date to allow for pregnancy.

  8. Variable force solenoid - Wikipedia

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    A valve spool that controls output flow and pressure; In the steady-state condition, the typical VFS design intent is to control pressure by balancing three axial forces: A spring force due to spring compression by valve position; A magnetic force primarily due to regulated current through the solenoid coil

  9. Variator (variable valve timing) - Wikipedia

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    There are many systems for VVT, which involve changing either the relative timing, duration or opening of the engine's inlet and exhaust valves. One of the first practical VVT systems used a variator to change the phase [note 1] of the camshaft and valves. This simple system cannot change the duration of the valve opening, or their lift.