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2. Women Say They Were Pressured Into Long-Term Birth Control

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   So she allowed the doctor to insert the Mirena, an intrauterine device (IUD) that would prevent pregnancies for up to eight years. ... A TIME investigation based on patient testimonials, medical ...

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

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   I was 27 years old when I decided on using an intrauterine device, known as an IUD. ... This time, I deliberately chose the hormonal IUD Mirena ... According to a 2018 study of 162 women, 8% who ...

4. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   The IUD with progestogen is a type of long-acting reversible birth control. [5] It works by thickening the mucus at the opening of the cervix, stopping the buildup of the lining of the uterus, and occasionally preventing ovulation. [2] The IUD with levonorgestrel was first approved for medical use in 1990 in Finland and in the United States in ...

5. IUD Insertion Doesn't Need to be Painful. Here’s What Your ...

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   Another issue may be a stark disconnect between providers’ and patients’ perceptions of pain: In an earlier study in 2014 of 200 women, patients rated the average maximum pain of their IUD ...

6. Contraceptive implant - Wikipedia

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   An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device, often T-shaped, which is implanted into the uterus. They can be hormonal or non-hormonal, and are long-acting, reversible, and the most effective types of reversible birth control. [14] As of 2011, IUDs are the most widely used form of reversible contraception worldwide. [15]

7. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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   IUD use carries some additional risks. Both hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs may lead to developing non-cancerous ovarian cysts. [21] [25] It is also possible that an IUD may be expelled (fall out) from the uterus. [26] The IUD may also perforate (tear) the uterine wall. This is extremely rare and a medical emergency. [27]