Long-acting reversible contraceptives effects in abnormal uterine bleeding, a review of the physiology and management

•Intrauterine devices and subdermal contraceptive implants cause abnormal bleeding.•Hormonal and copper-based intrauterine devices induce different pathways of bleeding.•Abnormal uterine bleeding is a frequent cause of discontinuation among patients.•New and different approaches exist to ameliorate...

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