A<unk> should not be used by women who: * Are, or think they may be, pregnant * Have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been explained (controversial) * Have untreated cervical or uterine cancer * Have, or may have, breast cancer * Have abnormalities of the cervix or uterus (controversial) * Have had pelvic inflammatory disease within the past three months * Have had an STI such as chlamydia or gonorrhea within the past three months * Have liver disease or tumor * Have an allergy to levonorgestrel or any of the inactive ingredients included in the device Insertion of an IUD is acceptable after a dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortion (second-trimester abortion), but may be associated with a higher expulsion rate. To reduce the risk of infection, insertion of an IUD is not recommended for women that have had a medical abortion but have not yet had an ultrasound to confirm that the abortion was complete, or that have not yet had their first menstruation following the medical abortion. A full list of contraindications can be found in the WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use and the CDC "United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use.
Hormonal IUDs
Copper IUDs
Progesterone vaginal ring
High-dose estrogen
Extended cycle combined hormonal contraceptive
Contraceptive implant
Intrauterine device
Male contraceptive