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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. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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    The failure rate of a copper IUD is approximately 0.8% and can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. 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]

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

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    A Mirena IUD. Nydia Blas for TIME The CHOICE project did not ask those women which type of birth control best fit their lifestyles, or if they were seeking a method that they could stop on their ...

  5. 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]

  6. 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. I had recently given birth to my second son, and I wanted a reliable form of contraception (IUDs are more than ...

  7. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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    ] One commercial hormonal IUD which is currently available, Mirena, was also developed by Luukkainen and released in 1976. [83] The manufacturer of the Mirena, Bayer AG, became the target of multiple lawsuits over allegations that Bayer failed to adequately warn users that the IUD could pierce the uterus and migrate to other parts of the body. [88]

  8. The Terrible—and Amazing—Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs

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    GLP-1 drugs do a lot more than just help you lose weight. They can help your heart, brain, and more, but beware what they might do to muscle and skin. The Terrible—and Amazing—Side Effects of ...

  9. Levonorgestrel - Wikipedia

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    Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication which is used in a number of birth control methods. [3] [7] It is combined with an estrogen to make combination birth control pills. [8]As an emergency birth control, sold under the brand names Plan B One-Step and Julie, among others, it is useful within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

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