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$Alright, let’s talk IUDs! But first, are y’all removing these at home?! 👀 I don’t personally recommend this. While it’s a safe, quick, office procedure there are occasionally issues w/removal. Don’t let social media fool you. Light bleeding may occur for a few days after removal, it’s usually not heavy as she describes. Which makes me wonder if she had issues removing it which led to excessive bleeding.🤔 Several hormonal IUDs are available in the U.S. Levonorgestrel (LNG) is a type of progestin used in hormonal contraceptives. IUDs are very effective long acting reversible contraceptives or LARCs. Per ACOG: “All LNG-IUDs have a similar primary mechanism of action: they prevent fertilization by causing a profound change in the amount & viscosity of cervical mucus, making it impenetrable to sperm. The available evidence supports that LNG-IUDs do not disrupt pregnancy & are not abortifacients.” *Read* they don’t cause abor*tions. “Although only a small amount of steroid is released from the LNG-IUD, some may experience hormone-related effects, such as headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, and ovarian cyst formation.” ✔️Users of the LNG-IUD report weight gain that is comparable to those using the copper IUD. ✔️Acne is rarely reported w/use of the LNG-IUD. ✔️The LNG-IUD does not appear to have an adverse effect on bone mineral density or to increase the risk of fracture. ✔️Most women who use an LNG-IUD continue to ovulate but experience diminished menstrual bleeding because of the local effect of levonorgestrel on the endometrium. The LNG-IUD 20 is FDA-approved for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding. Overall, complications w/IUDs are uncommon & include: expulsion=the IUD spontaneously comes out. The expulsion rate is between 2% & 10% during the 1st year. method failure=a pregnancy occurs w/the IUD in place perforation=the device goes through the uterine wall. This is rare, occurring in about 1:1000 insertions. This is not a comprehensive review of IUDs nor is it medical advice but it is evidenced based information to keep you informed! Thoughts?! #askdrking #whatadoctorlookslike #birthcontrol #IUD #womenshealth #obgyn$

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