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LONG ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION

There is a 32 x 36 mm copper IUD (Paraguard) that is effective for up to 10 years. 32 x 36 mm With typical use, the estimated risk of pregnancy is about 0.3% per-year.

There are two progesterone IUDs available, a 32 x 32 mm IUD with 52 mg of a progesterone (Mirena or Liletta) and a 28 x 30 mm IUD with 19.5 mg of a progesterone (Kyleena). They are effective for 5-8 years. With typical use, the estimated risk of pregnancy is about 0.3% per-year.

The progesterone implant (Nexplanon) is a small flexible tube measuring about 40 mm in length which is inserted under the skin (typically in the upper arm) by a provider and releases progesterone slowly. The implant is effective for 3 years. typical use, the estimated risk of pregnancy is about 0.3% per-year.

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