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Rx IUD: What can I take instead of Mirena?
Drug Info

Mirena alternatives: What can I take instead of Mirena?

Mirena doesn't work for everyone. Annovera, Depo-SubQ Provera 104, Nexplanon, Twirla, and Xulane are some Mirena alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx IUD: Mirena side effects and how to avoid them
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Mirena side effects and how to avoid them

Mirena side effects include acne, weight gain, hair loss, and device complications
Comparing two IUDs: Kyleena vs Mirena
Drug vs. Drug

Kyleena vs. Mirena: Differences, similarities, and which is bett...

Both Kyleena and Mirena are IUDs that contain levonorgestrel. Compare the efficacy and side effects of Kyleena vs. Mirena.
IUD and scale: IUD weight gain
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Do IUDs (like Mirena) cause weight gain?

IUDs have not been shown to cause weight gain. Learn why your weight may change with an IUD.
IUD comparisons: Nexplanon and Mirena
Drug vs. Drug

Nexplanon vs. Mirena: Differences, similarities, and which is be...

Nexplanon and Mirena are used to prevent pregnancy. Both mediations contain progestins but do not contain estrogen.
IUD comparisons: Skyla vs Mirena
Drug vs. Drug

Skyla vs. Mirena: Differences, similarities, and which is better...

Skyla and Mirena are IUD contraceptives used to prevent pregnancy.
Woman's arm representing Nexplanon birth control implant
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Nexplanon side effects and how to avoid them

Nexplanon is a single-hormone birth control treatment that does not contain estrogen. Common side effects usually subside but persisent severe side effects could warrant the removal of the implant.
Getting birth control at the pharmacy - Shaili Gandhi
Health Education

Can pharmacists prescribe birth control?

The role of the community pharmacist is ever-evolving. Pharmacists can administer vaccines…
Drug Info

NuvaRing: Everything you need to know about the birth control ring

There are plenty of birth control options, but if you’re looking for…
Xulane, birth control patch
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What you should know about the birth control patch, Xulane

Are you looking for an effective method of birth control that you…
Woman's arm representing Nexplanon birth control implant
Drug Info

Everything you need to know about Nexplanon, the birth control i...

Nexplanon, which is also known as the birth control implant, is one…