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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]

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

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   A recent study has, for the first time, looked at how hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) use can affect a person's risk of breast cancer. A recent study has, for the first time, looked at how ...

4. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   Hormonal IUD . Hormonal IUDs (referred to as intrauterine systems in the UK) work by releasing a small amount of levonorgestrel, a progestin. Each type varies in size, amount of levonorgestrel released, and duration. The primary mechanism of action is making the inside of the uterus uninhabitable for sperm. [47]

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. Getting A Copper IUD Is Actually Better Than Taking Plan B ...

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   The hormonal IUD, which contains 52 milligrams of levonorgestrel, has also been studied for emergency contraception, but there is not enough evidence yet to determine whether it works well for ...

7. Inflatable IUD raises awareness of the Right to Contraception ...

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   An IUD, or Intrauterine Device, is a form of reversible birth control. It's a plastic device that's shaped like the letter T and the size of a quarter, according to Jenny Marten, the health ...