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2. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   IUD with progestogen. 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] It is used for birth control, heavy menstrual periods, and ...

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

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   Expulsion of an IUD refers to an intrauterine device falling out partially or completely. The risk is low, occurring in 2% to 10% of users and varying by IUD type, according to the American ...

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. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   STI protection. No. Periods. Depends on the type. Weight. No effect. An intrauterine device (IUD), also known as intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD or ICD) or coil, [3] is a small, often T-shaped birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. IUDs are a form of long-acting reversible birth control (LARC).

6. 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.

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

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   IUD use linked to 14 breast cancer cases per every 10,000 women Study participants were followed from the year they started until December 2022, equaling an average of 6.8 years.

8. Copper IUD - Wikipedia

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   A copper intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine coil or copper coil or non-hormonal IUD, is a type of intrauterine device which contains copper. [3] It is used for birth control and emergency contraception within five days of unprotected sex. [3] It is one of the most effective forms of birth control with a one-year failure ...

9. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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   Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are methods of birth control that provide effective contraception for an extended period without requiring user action. They include hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal contraceptive implants. They are the most effective reversible methods of contraception ...