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Intrauterine Device (IUD): Risks/Possible Complications:A) Increased risk of blood clots

B) Uterine perforation during insertion
C) Weight gain
D) Improved menstrual regularity

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Final answer:

An Intrauterine Device (IUD) can potentially cause uterine perforation during insertion and may improve menstrual regularity for some users. The risks of blood clots and weight gain are incorrectly associated with IUDs.

Step-by-step explanation:

An Intrauterine Device (IUD) is a form of birth control that involves the insertion of a T-shaped device into the uterus. With regards to risks/possible complications involved with IUDs, two factual possibilities from your choices are uterine perforation during insertion and improved menstrual regularity, which can occur with hormonal IUDs. Uterine perforation is a rare but serious complication that can happen during the insertion process. On the other hand, some users of hormonal IUDs report improved menstrual regularity over time, although this can vary from person to person.

Incorrect options include the increased risk of blood clots, which is typically associated with combined hormonal contraception methods that include estrogen, not IUDs, and weight gain, which is also not a recognized direct side effect of IUDs.

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