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2. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   Side effects include irregular periods, benign ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, and depression. [2] Rarely uterine perforation may occur. [2] Use is not recommended during pregnancy but is safe with breastfeeding. [2] The IUD with progestogen is a type of long-acting reversible birth control. [5]

3. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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   The most common side effects of non-hormonal or copper IUDs are increased pain and heavy bleeding during menstruation, and spotting between menstruation. Impacts on menstruation may decrease over the lifespan of the IUD, but spotting between menstruation may become more frequent over time.

4. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   The IUD is surrounded by a hypoechoic (dark) foreign-body granuloma. Regardless of IUD type, there are some potential side effects that are similar for all IUDs. Some of these side effects include bleeding pattern changes, expulsion, pelvic inflammatory disease (especially in the first 21 days after insertion), and rarely uterine perforation.

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

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   I wasn’t overly concerned about side effects, which can include bleeding between periods and ... This time, I deliberately chose the hormonal IUD Mirena for the benefits of a regulated, lighter ...

6. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   Different forms of birth control have different potential side effects. Not all, or even most, users will experience side effects from a method. The less effective the method, the greater the risk of pregnancy, and the side effects associated with pregnancy. Minimal or no side effects occur with coitus interruptus, fertility awareness-based ...

7. 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]