• JasonDJ@lemmy.zip
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    7 months ago

    There are non-hormonal IUDs to but apparently they aren’t as effective, at least according to my SIL and my new niece (I know that’s a sample of one but I’m pretty sure I know at least other unexpecteds as a result of copper IUD)

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      7 months ago

      The hormones in Mirena are in a low enough dosage that they only affect the uterine lining rather than have a systematic effect. It’s the clear choice as non-hormonal (i.e. copper) have the opposite side effect profile. Heavy periods, cramping, other undesirable effects