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  2. 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]

  3. Safety of magnetic resonance imaging - Wikipedia

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    Article 10 of the directive sets out the scope of the derogation for MRI, stating that the exposure limits may be exceeded during "the installation, testing, use, development, maintenance of or research related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment for patients in the health sector, provided that certain conditions are met."

  4. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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    IUDs, also sometimes referred to as IUS (intrauterine system) or IUC (intrauterine contraception), can come in hormonal or nonhormonal varieties. Hormonal intrauterine devices are sold under the brand names Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and others. [14] Nonhormonal intrauterine device with copper are sold under the brand names copper-T and Paraguard ...

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

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    Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the third most common form of modern birth control used around the world. There are two types of IUDs — copper IUDs that do not release any hormones and hormonal ...

  6. 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]

  7. Essure - Wikipedia

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    Essure was a device for female sterilization.It is a metal coil which when placed into each fallopian tube induces fibrosis and blockage. [1] Essure was designed as an alternative to tubal ligation.

  8. 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.

  9. Medtronic Wins FDA Approval for MRI-Accessible Pacemaker - AOL

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    Accoridng to Medtronic's release, up to 75% of worldwide patients with implanted cardiac devices could need an MRI during their device's lifetime, making the company's product fill a valuable niche.