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    GlossaryIntrauterine Device

    small, T-shaped contraceptive inserted into uterus to prevent pregnancy

    An Intrauterine Device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It can be made of plastic and copper or contain hormones, and works by altering the uterine environment to inhibit sperm movement and egg fertilization.

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      Sexuality and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Sexuality and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      November 2023 in “˜L'œEndocrinologo”
      Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.

      research Contraceptive Methods for Adolescents

      October 1985 in “PubMed”
      Oral contraceptives are generally recommended for healthy young girls, but specific types may vary based on individual health conditions and barrier methods are less popular among adolescents.
      News on PCOS

      research News on PCOS

      December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie”
      Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.
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