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Could an iud cause endometrial cancer?
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No, the opposite!: An IUD is an intra-uterine device, an extremely effective method of contraception. Endometrial cancer is most often caused by exposure of the body to lots of estrogen. Because the IUD either contains no hormones or contains progesterone, it does not cause endometrial cancer. In fact, progestogen containing iuds (such as the mirena) may protect against endometrial cancer.
Answered 3/1/2016
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Endometrial cancer: Progesterone iuds can actually be used to treat endometrial cancers in very highly selected patients.
Answered 9/28/2016
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