Katie, 32, IUD
My favorite thing about the Mirena IUD is knowing how effective it is.
Katie used to be on the pill, but having to remember to take it every day at the same time made her a little anxious. With the IUD, she can relax knowing she’s covered by one of the most effective methods available.
And like a lot of women, Katie was nervous about getting her IUD inserted, but she compares it to getting a pap smear. So it was a little uncomfortable, but quick and no big deal.
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