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2. 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]

3. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   Mirena IUD visible on pelvic radiograph. The hormonal IUD is a small T-shaped piece of plastic, which contains levonorgestrel, a type of progestin. [29] The cylinder of the device is coated with a membrane that regulates the release of the drug. [75] Bayer markets Skyla as Jaydess in the United Kingdom. [76]

4. 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.

5. 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 ...

6. 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 ...

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

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   For women undergoing a medication abortion during the second trimester, having an IUD inserted early (five to 14 days after) vs. delayed (three to four weeks after) carries a slightly higher risk ...