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前段时间闲来无事去听了个避孕的讲座,发的材料还留着,IUD和IUS的部分是这么说的:, ?+ F1 Q! W5 w" c
Intrauterine Device- IUD:
3 }( L& u3 G& _1 D3 {3 S Non-hormonal% u4 b( H# [& R H
Used for pregnancy prevention
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Reduces the ability of the sperm to reach the egg and prevents a fertilized egg from implanting on the uterine wall5 e9 A- J- p8 C- ^$ v9 d
Effective for up to 10years
, ^; Q+ ?1 e9 u8 O Effectiveness: typical 99%
7 g7 ^6 T7 r8 N' z0 h, q Cost: $60-1209 d0 q3 d6 G9 F* @
Can use if breastfeeding) W! P! C" d( T2 T7 Q
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Intrauterine System - IUS1 A1 u3 @/ c7 w% o* R- R
Mirena3 [6 [6 q& a; x) z
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Once in place in the uterus releases a small amount of hormone into the lining of the uterus2 U" {0 \9 Y) R, l6 U
Causes the uterine lining to thin and thickens cervical mucus to prevent pregnancy. u- s7 j: ?( X! n) O- \( c, [
Effective for up to 5 years
' {2 j& _/ q3 M1 s9 `1 d& D- d Effectiveness: 99.9%6 u+ [: O6 `7 C4 R: b1 J! Q5 l
Cost: arount $350/ ?* z6 B, V/ s4 G4 |% h0 K
Many medical plans cover part of the cost |
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