hormonal IUD
Whats on this page
- What is the IUD?
- What are Hormonal IUDs?
- How effective are Hormonal IUDs?
- How can I get a Hormonal IUD?
- What's a Hormonal IUD insertion like?
- Are there Hormonal IUD side effects?
- How safe are Hormonal IUDs?
- What are the benefits of Hormonal IUDs?
- What are the disadvantages of Hormonal IUDs?
- How does Hormonal IUD removal work?
What is the IUD?
It is a T-shaped device that is inserted to the uterus and provides a safe, effective and long duration pregnancy prevention by creating a copper-mediated inflammatory response (Cu-IUD) or regular hormone release (LNG-IUD)
What are Hormonal IUDs?
A progestin reservoir in the vertical arm of a T-shaped IUD permenantly releases hormone into endometrial cavity. Its primary effect is thickening cervical mucus that prevents sperm mobility
How effective are Hormonal IUDs?
99.6-99.9%
How can I get a Hormonal IUD?
It must be inserted by a medical professional. Bimanual examination and cervical inspection are necessary before IUD placement Four hormonal IUD are avilable in USA, all of them releasing levonorgestrel in different dosage: two 52-mg (Mirena and Liletta), a 19.5-mg (Kyleena), and a 13.5-mg (Skyla)
What's a Hormonal IUD insertion like?
similar to copper iud
Are there Hormonal IUD side effects?
Spotting or light bleeding is expected during the first 3–6 months of use and is generally not harmful but might be bothersome. Over time, bleeding generally decreases and many users experience only light menstrual bleeding or amenorrhea
How safe are Hormonal IUDs?
Hormonal IUDs are very safe for most people and among the most effective birth control methods
What are the benefits of Hormonal IUDs?
reduction in menstrual bleeding as early as 3 months after insertion that persists for the duration of use One-time procedures; nothing to do or remember reduce menstrual blood loss and treat heavy menstrual bleeding and related iron deficiency anemia [5] associated with a reduction in risk of developing cervical and endometrial cancer.
What are the disadvantages of Hormonal IUDs?
Irregular bleeding or spotting (common in the first few months). Cramping during insertion (usually temporary). Hormonal effects (such as mild headaches, acne, or mood changes in some users, but usually much milder than with pills). expulsion, perforation and infection (all rare)
How does Hormonal IUD removal work?
similar to copper iud