However, the synthetic progestin hormone that the IUD emits, levonorgestrel, may cause mood swings and other mental health changes for some women
Drug form: intrauterine device (IUD), which is a small device that’s inserted into (and removed from)
This activity covers levonorgestrel, including mechanism of action, pharmacology, adverse event profiles, eligible patient populations, and
Common side effects of levonorgestrel intrauterine system may include: pelvic pain, painful or irregular menstrual periods, changes in bleeding patterns or flow;