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Intrauterine Device (IUD)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/h1><\/div>

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Intrauterine Device (IUD)<\/h2><\/div>

Intrauterine devices are a long-term birth control option for women. An intrauterine device (IUD) is a little, t-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus to provide birth control. It can prevent pregnancy for 3 to 10 years depending on the type of IUD. There are 2 types of IUDs, non hormonal (Paragard), and hormonal which contain the hormone progestin (Mirena\u00ae, Kyleena\u00ae, Skyla\u00ae, and Liletta\u00ae). Your doctor will guide you to decide which IUD is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Copper IUD<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
A copper IUD prevents fertilization by making the uterus and fallopian tubes produce fluid containing copper that is toxic to sperm. Paragard is the only copper IUD, and it can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. Paragard is hormone-free and can be used whether or not you have had a child.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Hormonal IUDs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A hormonal IUD prevents fertilization by making the mucus in the cervix thick and sticky so sperm can\u2019t get through to the uterus, as well as keeping the lining of the uterus too thin for a fertilized egg to implant.<\/p>\n

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Mirena\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mirena is a hormonal IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years and can also treat heavy periods. Mirena is recommended for women who have had at least 1 child.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Mirena<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kyleena\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kyleena is a hormonal IUD that can prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. Kyleena releases the lowest dose of hormones for the longest amount of time, compared to other IUDs. It can be used by women whether they have given birth or not.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Kyleena<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Skyla\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skyla is a hormonal IUD made by the same company as Mirena and Kyleena but this IUD is smaller. It may be less likely to be expelled in women who have never had a baby because of its smaller size. Skyla can be used for up to 3 years to prevent pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Skyla<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Liletta\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liletta is a hormonal IUD that is effective in preventing pregnancy for up to 3 years and women can use it regardless of if they have given birth.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Liletta<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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