Male birth control breakthrough safely switches off fit sperm for a while - eviltoast
A non-hormonal, reversible and non-toxic male birth control could be a step closer, with scientists successfully targeting a protein that's crucial in making fertile sperm. Knocking this protein out for a period of time would give men control over their protection window, much like oral…
  • Norgur@fedia.io
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    6 months ago
    1. why is your experience the norm and what I say “pretty rare” not the other way around? Or do you consider “two women I know” a representative group? Are “two women I knew” more significant than what professionals will tell you?

    Paragard side effects can include:

    spotting between periods

irregular periods

heavier or longer periods

more or worse cramping during your periods

pain when your IUD is put in, and cramping or back aches for a few days after

    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/iud/iud-side-effects

    1. Was that a copper IUD (which was what I wrote about) or a hormonal IUD?