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Tag: IUD

  • Skyla – A New IUD, Suitable for Women at Risk for DVT and PE

    Dr. Stephan Moll writes… Skyla® is a new IUD (intrauterine device) contraceptive, approved in February 2013 by the FDA.  Skyla® is like a small version of the Mirena® IUD.  It has the following features:

  • Progestin-only Contraceptives and Blood Clots

    Background It is well known that combination contraceptives (containing estrogens AND progestins) increase the risk for blood clots (venous thromboembolism = VTE). Relatively few data, however, have been published on progestin-only contraceptives, so that until recently it has not been clear whether they increase the risk for VTE or not.

  • Progestin-only Contraceptives and Thrombosis

    Background It is well known that combination contraceptives (containing estrogens AND progestins) increase the risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Relatively few data, however, have been published on progestin-only contraceptives, so that until recently it was not clear whether they increase the risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or not.