March 2024 in “BMC women's health” The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reishi mushroom extract may help treat hair loss.
8 citations,
October 1996 in “JAMA” The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.
7 citations,
November 1977 in “JAMA” A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.
2 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) may cause or worsen skin conditions influenced by androgens.