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Mirena: Birth Control For Up to 5 Years

Mar 22, 2007 - The Mirena is a type of IUD, that is placed inside your uterus (by a doctor or nurse practitioner) to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. It's a T-shaped piece of plastic that emits hormones into your uterus directly, so it is considered an IUC (intrauterine contraceptive) or an IUS (intrauterine system). The hormones stay in the uterus and are not systemic, meaning they do not go to other parts of your body. - 31 Comments

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Levonorgestrel (Intrauterine)

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Introduction Levonorgestrel (LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel) This is an intrauterine device (IUD), which is a reversible form of birth control. This type of IUD slowly releases levonorgestrel, a hormone. Used to prevent pregnancy for up to five years, when it needs to be replaced. - 0 Comments

Menstrual disorders

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights “No-Period” Pill Approved In May 2007, the FDA approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progesterone levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year -- with no inactive pill breaks. - 0 Comments

Birth control options for women

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights First "No-Period" Birth Control Pill Approved In May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progestin levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year with no inactive pill breaks. - 1 Comment

Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Uterine Artery Embolization Versus Standard Surgery Many women with fibroids are considering a procedure called uterine artery embolization (UAE) as an alternative to standard surgery such as hysterectomy or myomectomy. A study published in 2007 in the New England Journal of Medicine compared these treatment approaches. The study suggested that UAE results in shorter hospital stay and faster recovery time, but a small percentage of women may later need repeat embolization or a hysterectomy. - 0 Comments

Endometriosis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval Women with menstrual pain due to endometriosis have a new treatment option. In May 2007, the FDA approved Lybrel, a continuous-dose oral contraceptive that completely eliminates menstrual periods. Lybrel, which contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progesterone levonorgestrol, is taken 365 days a year with active pills. - 0 Comments

Myths on the Pill Debunked

Mar 14, 2007 - Do you take "the pill?" If so, you're not alone. However, despite the overwhelming number of women on the pill right now, there are still some serious myths floating around out there, giving the pill a very bad rep. - 11 Comments

Mirena: Birth Control For Up to 5 Years

Levonorgestrel (Intrauterine)

Menstrual disorders

Birth control options for women

Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy

Endometriosis

Myths on the Pill Debunked

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