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Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small plastic T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. An IUD's contraceptive action begins as soon as the device is placed in the uterus and stops as soon as it is removed. Precisely how the IUD prevents pregnancy is a mystery. They may kill sperm or preven them from moving, which prevents fertilization from occurring. They may also stop a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. IUDs have an effectiveness rate of close...

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Expert & Community Posts

NuvaRing and Norplant – Alternative Hormone Birth Control Options

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...decide to switch methods or plan a pregnancy. Side effects are similar to any hormone-based... Read more »

What is wrong with me?!???

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...pregnant. I have been on birth conrol pills and had the Mirena IUD and the headaches did not... Read more »

New FAQ on the Sexual Side Effects of Chemotherapy

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...aren’t the primary cause of the aggravating side effects to breast cancer treatment: loss of... Read more »

Acid Reflux Medications and Side Effects

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Do acid reflux medications have any side effects? Proton pump inhibitors generally have very few... Read more »

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Menstrual Disorders: Medications

...mefenamic acid (Ponstel). In a comparison study of ibuprofen and naproxen, both were effective, but the effects of naproxen lasted longer. Naproxen, however, may carry a higher risk for... Read more »

Endometriosis: Medications

...fertility rates and in some cases may delay conception. Specific hormonal drugs may have different effects for women with endometriosis.Inducing Pseudopregnancy: Oral contraceptives that contain... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Medications

...these drugs can delay treatment of the malignancy and cause severe complications.Commonly reported side effects, which can be severe in some women, include menopausal-like symptoms. These symptoms... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Surgery

...suggested that drug preparation may not be required before microwave endometrial ablation.Postoperative Effects of Endometrial Ablation or Resection Procedures. Postoperative effects of either... Read more »

Endometriosis: Highlights

...of estrogen. Some experts now recommend the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system, LNG-IUS (Mirena), as a first-line treatment for women with endometriosis who do not wish to become... Read more »

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