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2. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   An intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an 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 contraception (LARC). [4]

3. 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.

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

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   IUDs are among the most commonly inserted medical devices in the United States, one of the most effective forms of birth control available, and, for some, the source of excruciating pain ...

5. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   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]

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

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   A recent study has, for the first time, looked at how hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) use can affect a person's risk of breast cancer. ... therefore the tolerance for severe side effects is low ...

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

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   Teen birth rates in the U.S. are at an all-time low, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The birth rate among 15- to 19-year-olds in 2022 was 13. ...