Correcting Misunderstandings

LNG-IUDs

Can be used by women of any age, including adolescents.
Can be used by women who have had children and those who have not.
Do not increase the risk of contracting STIs, including HIV.
Do not increase the risk of miscarriage when a woman becomes pregnant after the IUD is removed.
Do not make women infertile.
Do not cause birth defects.
Do not cause cancer.
Do not move to the heart or brain.
Do not cause discomfort or pain for the woman or the man during sex.

Why Some Women Say They Like the LNG-IUD
Prevents pregnancy very effectively Makes bleeding lighter and can prevent monthly bleeding for many months (amenorrhea). Is long-lasting Is private—usually no one else can tell a woman is using contraception (sometimes a partner may feel the strings during sex) Has no further costs for supplies after the IUD is inserted Does not require the user to do anything once the IUD is inserted

Why Some Women Say They Like the LNG-IUD

Makes bleeding lighter and can prevent monthly bleeding for many months (amenorrhea).

Is long-lasting
Is private—usually no one else can tell a woman is using contraception (sometimes a partner may feel the strings during sex)
Has no further costs for supplies after the IUD is inserted
Does not require the user to do anything once the IUD is inserted

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