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  2. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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    Impacts on menstruation may decrease over the lifespan of the IUD, but spotting between menstruation may become more frequent over time. For some users, these side effects lead them to discontinue use. [23] The most common side effect of the contraceptive implant is irregular bleeding, which includes both reduced and increased levels of ...

  3. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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    Side effects include irregular periods, benign ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, and depression. [2] Rarely uterine perforation may occur. [2] Use is not recommended during pregnancy but is safe with breastfeeding. [2] The IUD with progestogen is a type of long-acting reversible birth control. [5]

  4. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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    Until the mid-1990s, the state-preferred IUD was a stainless steel ring, [90] [91] which had a higher rate of complications compared to other types of IUD. It gave rise to the idiom shànghuán (上环), meaning "insert a loop". Nowadays, the IUDs include T and V shapes, the former being the most common and easiest to remove.

  5. Copper IUD - Wikipedia

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    The most common complications related to the copper IUD are expulsion, perforation, and infection. Infertility after discontinuation and difficulty breastfeeding during use are not associated with the copper IUD. [11] [21] Expulsion rates can range from 2.2% to 11.4% of users from the first year to the 10th year.

  6. Levonorgestrel - Wikipedia

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    In an intrauterine device (IUD), such as Mirena among others, it is effective for the long-term prevention of pregnancy. [7] A levonorgestrel-releasing implant is also available in some countries. [12] Common side effects include nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, and increased, decreased, or irregular menstrual bleeding. [7]

  7. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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    Different forms of birth control have different potential side effects. Not all, or even most, users will experience side effects from a method. The less effective the method, the greater the risk of pregnancy, and the side effects associated with pregnancy. Minimal or no side effects occur with coitus interruptus, fertility awareness-based ...

  8. Hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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    The incidence of certain side effects is different for the different formulations: for example, breakthrough bleeding is much more common with progestogen-only methods. Certain serious complications occasionally caused by estrogen-containing contraceptives are not believed to be caused by progestogen-only formulations: deep vein thrombosis is ...

  9. Menstrual suppression - Wikipedia

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    Irregular and prolonged bleeding is the most common reason that women discontinue using the mini pill. [ 26 ] Hormonal IUDs containing the progestogen levonorgestrel have the side effect of inducing amenorrhea, and some types of IUDs have been shown to markedly decrease menstrual blood loss, and thus are efficacious in treating heavy and ...