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12 paź 2022 · This patient fact sheet explains how the Intrauterine Device (IUD) works. Describes how the IUD is inserted, how long it is effective, common side effects, and average cost. Includes a chart that compares and contrasts the copper and hormonal IUDs.
What is the IUD? The IUD (Intrauterine Device) is a plastic rod with 2 arms and a string. It is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is about the size of a quarter. There are 5 types of IUD in the US: the copper IUD and 4 hormonal (levonorgestrel) IUDs.
Meet the Paragard® IUD (intrauterine device) — the only birth control that uses just 1 simple active ingredient to prevent pregnancy over 99% of the time with no hormones. What is Paragard?
IUDs are small, bendable implants shaped like a T that are put inside the uterus (womb). There are two kinds of IUDs in the United States: the copper IUD and the hormonal IUD. The copper IUD (ParaGuard®) is wrapped with coils that put small amounts of copper into the uterus, which harms sperm, and can be left in place for up to 12 years.
The copper IUD, also known as ParaGard® has copper and does not have any hormones. IUD’s prevent sperm from joining with an egg. The IUD is one of the most effective forms of contraception, more than 99% effective. IUD’s are inserted after a pelvic exam.
The hormonal IUD is a small, T-shaped device made of soft plastic which is placed in the uterus by your health care provider. The hormonal IUD, also known as the Mirena®, Liletta®, Kyleena®, Skyla®, contains a small amount of progesterone, a hormone that all women make naturally.
The intrauterine device (IUD) An IUD is a small plastic and copper device that’s put into your uterus (womb). It has one or two thin threads on the end that hang through your cervix (the entrance to the uterus) into the top of your vagina. An IUD works for contraception for 5 or 10 years, depending on the type.
