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  2. I thought my heavy bleeding was normal. Then I wound up ... - AOL

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    Despite various interventions — an IUD, on-and-off acupuncture, an intentional, ... But I never experienced spotting or irregular bleeding. That is, until two months ago.

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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    The IUD is surrounded by a hypoechoic (dark) foreign-body granuloma. Regardless of IUD type, there are some potential side effects that are similar for all IUDs. Some of these side effects include bleeding pattern changes, expulsion, pelvic inflammatory disease (especially in the first 21 days after insertion), and rarely uterine perforation.

  6. Here's What Really Happens When You Get an IUD Inserted ... - AOL

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    An IUD is a tiny T-shaped contraceptive device that is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. There are two types: hormonal IUDs and the non-hormonal copper IUD. Both work to prevent sperm ...

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

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    Gaither says the signs of IUD expulsion include not being able to “feel the string, heavy bleeding, cramping, discharge, fever, pelvic pain and/or your partner can feel it during sex.”

  8. Menometrorrhagia - Wikipedia

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    Menometrorrhagia, also known as heavy irregular menstrual bleeding, is a condition in which prolonged or excessive uterine bleeding occurs irregularly and more frequently than normal. It is thus a combination of metrorrhagia (intermenstrual bleeding) and menorrhagia (heavy/prolonged menstrual bleeding).

  9. 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.