Tag: complications of IUDs

• The Hormonal IUD

  A few of my readers and a not inconsiderable number of my patients have encouraged me to comment on the hormonal IUD (IntraUterine Device). In the UK, it is often known as the intrauterine system, but here in Canada it is best known as Mirena. It is a plastic T-shaped device containing a synthetic progesterone (levonorgestrel)…

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  November 9, 2012

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  complications of IUDs, contraception, contraceptive choices, hormonal IUDs, IUDs, medical myths, menorrhagia, non-surgical management of menorrhagia, women’s health