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I cannot use any form of hormonal birth control. i want the copper iud. is there a way to minimize the heavy periods and duration of the periods.
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Mirena (levonorgestrel): Skyla is the new Mirena (levonorgestrel). Both are IUDS that contain Progesterone NOT estrogen Very little amounts go into the blood stream. For the copper IUD you can reduce blood flow with Ibuprofen There is another pill called Lysteda but if the reason you are avoiding pills is due to history of a blood clot you should not take Lysteda
Answered 6/30/2014
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No: However, if you have completed your family, permanent means of contraception are available. If not, the iUD has the "side effects" that you mentioned just like any other form of contraception.
Answered 10/4/2016
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