A Mirena IUD lasts 5 years actually. IUD = Intrauterine device, costs few hundred dollars, not entirely sure, but probably ~ 300? Most commonly nowadays IUD contain locally releasing hormones, such as Mirena. The failure rate of birth control pills is up to about 3% per year due to imperfect use. The failure rate of IUD is only about 0.2%. A family doctor can place an IUD, but some will refer to a gynecologist.
mirena 会影响内分泌的,我自从用了以后,月经量变得很少很少,也不准时。医生说对身体没有影响,可是我总觉得不舒服,毕竟每月的那一次虽然麻烦,却也是身体健康的表示,所以最后还是不用了。可能是每个人的反映不一 ...9 v% r1 o- p S' y \4 y
任我逍遥 发表于 2010-6-3 14:46
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its only recommended to take progestin only birth control during breastfeeding, not combination (estrogen + progesterone)