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DrSugar Discusses Birth Control: IUDs

Updated 04/02/12 12:14 PM · Posted by DrSugar · 13 comments

The Pros and Cons of IUDs For Birth Control: Paragard vs. Mirena

DrSugar is in the house! This week she explains the pros and cons of using IUDs for birth control. To continue our ongoing series of gynecological topics, I have decided to write about intrauterine devices (IUDs) as a form of birth control. Even though I learned about IUDs through many outlets (sex ed in school, medical school), I decided to research them more thoroughly since the birth control Read more

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You, Me, and IUCs: ParaGard

Updated 05/29/08 3:41 PM · Posted by · 75 comments

You, Me, and IUCs: ParaGard

If you're looking for a new method of birth control, have you ever thought about an IUC, or intrauterine contraceptive (previously called an IUD)? There are two brands of IUCs available in the US: ParaGard and Mirena, but let's discuss ParaGard first. It's made out of plastic but has copper wire wrapped around it. That copper is toxic to sperm and once inserted, it makes the uterus and fallopian Read more

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Are Occasional Breaks From the Pill Necessary?

Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Should I Take Occasional Breaks From Birth Control Pills?

Almost every woman I know has been on the pill at some point in her life, and many of us started when we were under 20 years old. It has many health benefits, such as preventing unwanted pregnancies, decreasing the risk of ovarian cancer, and alleviating PMS symptoms. The one big negative about the pill is that statistics show being on it for longer than 10 years puts you at a higher risk for Read more