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Contraception 5 Flashcards

Compare the side effect profile of the copper-containing IUD to the progestin-releasing IUD based on their effects on the endometrium.

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What are the side effects of the copper-containing IUD?

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  • Inflammation of the uterine wall
  • Heavy menses
  • Cramping
  • Irregular bleeding
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What are the side effects of the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD?

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  • Thickens cervical mucus
  • Endometrial atrophy
  • Less bleeding than copper
  • Decreased cramping
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