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

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   So she allowed the doctor to insert the Mirena, an intrauterine device (IUD) that would prevent pregnancies for up to eight years. ... A TIME investigation based on patient testimonials, medical ...

3. 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] It is used for birth control, heavy menstrual periods, and to prevent excessive ...

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

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   There are several risk factors that can lead to an IUD being expelled. It’s more likely to happen to women who have never been pregnant or are younger than 20 years old. Research shows that ...

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 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]

7. Getting an IUD can hurt. New guidelines say doctors should ...

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   Intrauterine devices have had a tumultuous history. Notably, the Dalkon Shield in the 1970s caused cases of severe infection and other complications, casting a long shadow over the safety of IUDs ...