An intrauterine device (IUD) is a birth control option that many women use. A gynecologist places the device, and it prevents pregnancy for several years, and you don’t have to do anything else to maintain it. While it’s a convenient option, you should understand the side effects and potential complications before you opt for an
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What are the Benefits of an IUD?
In 1957, the FDA approved synthetic progesterone – “the pill” – for women with severe menstrual disorders. That year, a record number of women visited their doctors complaining of severe menstrual disorders. By the early 1960s the pill was approved by the FDA for contraceptive use, launching a sexual liberation movement, as well as the
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An IUD (or intrauterine device) is a small T-shaped plastic device which is inserted into the uterus as a form of birth control. The devices are both widely used and highly effective, boasting an over 99% success rate. The contraceptive works by releasing either hormones or spermicides into the uterus, thereby preventing the fertilization of
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