WHAM - Women Health & More https://wham.com.mt/category/health/ By informing and empowering women, discussing, and promoting women’s lived experiences, celebrating women’s achievements, and sharing our concerns and interests, we hope that we can empower women to lead better, healthier, and happier lives Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:50:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://wham.com.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png WHAM - Women Health & More https://wham.com.mt/category/health/ 32 32 Mirena vs Implanon: Which Birth Control Option Fits Your Body Best? https://wham.com.mt/mirena-vs-implanon-which-birth-control-option-fits-your-body-best/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:04:15 +0000 https://wham.com.mt/?p=11031 Mirena Implanon The Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) placed inside the uterus. Implanon (a.k.a. Nexplanon) is a small flexible rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm. Type: IUD (intrauterine device) Type: subdermal implant Hormone: Levonorgestrel (a progestin) Hormone: Etonogestrel (a progestin) Duration: Up to 8 years Duration: Up to 3 years How it works:– Thickens cervical mucus– Thins uterine lining– May suppress ovulation in some users How it works:– Primarily suppresses ovulation– Thickens cervical mucus Benefits:– Extremely low maintenance (once inserted)– Can significantly lighten periods (or actually stop them)– Often prescribed for heavy menstrual bleeding or painful periods Benefits:– Quick and

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