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Hormonal IUD Contraindications. When Should You Not Get One?

Hormonal IUD Contraindications. When Should You Not Get One?
Hormonal IUD Contraindications. When Should You Not Get One?

While the Hormonal IUD contraceptive is one of the most effective contraceptive methods, it may not be a good fit for individuals with various conditions that require limited usage of the progestin hormone.

A Hormonal IUD may not be a good fit for you if:

you have deep vein thrombosis;
you have been diagnosed with severe liver cancer, a severe liver tumor, or cirrhosis of the liver;
you have or have ever had breast cancer;
you are experiencing unexplained vaginal bleeding – your doctor will need to investigate the cause of this before the insertion of the IUD; and
you have any gynecological or obstetric conditions, such as pelvic tuberculosis or genital cancer.
If you have any of the above mentioned conditions, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. You will be advised on the best contraceptive method for you [10].

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