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Implantable Rod
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/long-term-methods-of-birth-control-
Copper-containing IUD
(Paraguard)
prevents pregnancy by creating an
inflammatory reaction toxic to sperm
and thus preventing them from
reaching the fallopian tubes
lasts for at least 10
is highly effective (pregnancy rate
<1% in the first year of use)
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/long-term-methods-of-birth-control-
http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/specialtopic/birth-control-and-familyplanning/intrauterine-devices-(iuds).html
Levonorgestrel-releasing IUDs
(Mirena, Skyla)
prevent pregnancy by thickening the
cervical mucus and thinning the; also
decrease menstrual bleeding and
pain.
Lasts for 5 years and 3 years
respectively
both are highly effective in
preventing pregnancy; <1%
pregnancy rate within the first year
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/long-term-methods-of-birth-control-
http://www.mirena-us.com/index.php
IUDs- Benefits
prevents pregnancy for a long time
without need for daily or weekly
attention
relatively few, reversible side effects
which include cramps, spotting and
PID
can be removed easily if pregnancy
is desired before the anticipated time
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/long-term-methods-of-birth-control-
Implantable Rod
(Implanalon, Nexplanon)
is a matchstick-size, flexible rod that is
surgically inserted under the skin of the upper
arm
releases a progestin, which causes changes in
the lining of the uterus and the cervical mucus
to keep the sperm from joining an egg. Less
often, it stops the ovaries from releasing eggs.
is effective for up to 3 years.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/long-term-methods-of-birth-control-
http://www.soc.ucsb.edu/sexinfo/article/birth-control-