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  2. 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 ...

  3. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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    A copper T-shaped IUD with removal strings An IUD as seen on pelvic X ray. Most copper IUDs have a T-shaped frame that is wound around with pure electrolytic copper wire and/or has copper collars (sleeves). The arms of the frame hold the IUD in place near the top of the uterus.

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

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    Signs that an IUD is malpositioned or has been expelled include shorter strings than usual, longer strings than normal, strings that seem uneven, strings that are out of place or missing strings ...

  5. Dalkon Shield - Wikipedia

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    Sketch of a Dalkon Shield IUD. The Dalkon Shield was a contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) developed by the Dalkon Corporation and marketed by the A.H. Robins Company. The Dalkon Shield was found to cause severe injury to a disproportionately large percentage of women, which eventually led to numerous lawsuits, in which juries awarded millions of dollars in compensatory and punitive damages.

  6. Is it possible to get pregnant with an IUD? - AOL

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    IUDs have strings that hang down, and you can typically feel them in your vaginal canal if you reach up high enough, Dr. Wider explains. ... “For most women whose IUD strings are visible through ...

  7. More teens are using IUDs — and experts say that’s a good ...

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    Once Forteau decided on an IUD, Vogit supported her daughter’s choice and was glad she “would be using a form of birth control that has a greater chance of preventing unwanted pregnancy ...

  8. Copper IUD - Wikipedia

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    A copper intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine coil, copper coil, or non-hormonal IUD, is a form of long-acting reversible contraception and one of the most effective forms of birth control available. [4] [3] It can also be used for emergency contraception within five days of unprotected sex. [3]

  9. Menstrual cup - Wikipedia

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    Menstrual cup users differ demographically from the general population of IUD users (for instance, they tend to be younger, and youth independently increases the risk of losing an IUD unintentionally). It has been suggested that when removing a menstrual cup, the user might accidentally pull on the IUD string, or that the suction might pull the ...

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