Birth Control: Complications

  • PID and Contraceptives

    01/01/03, PDR.net

    It used to be thought that use of an intrauterine device (IUD) increased the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease. However, having a variety of sexual partners appears to be the real culprit. Women who use an IUD with a single partner are at no incre

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  • Implants Nuisance Side Effects

    01/01/03, PDR.net

    Norplant implants can cause some of the same nuisance side effects as the Pill, including acne, breast tenderness, depression, headaches, nausea and weight gain. Other side effects that have been noted include nervousness and dizziness, skin rash, b

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  • The Benefits and Risks of Implants

    01/01/03, PDR.net

    Scientists have noted few if any serious complications with Norplant implants, probably because they don't contain estrogen, and release their contents slowly, thereby avoiding hormonal surges. To be on the safe side, the manufacturer relays warning

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