The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped piece of plastic that you can have a health care provider put inside your uterus. The IUD makes it harder ...

Jul 16, 2019 ... The most effective IUDs though are Mirena and LILETTA. These two IUDs have the highest dose of hormones of the four hormonal IUDs.

Jan 26, 2015 ... The rates of IUD expulsion fall somewhere between .05% and 8%. There are a few different factors that can affect the possibility of expulsion.

Feb 9, 2017 ... There are currently four brands of hormonal IUDs—Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena—and one brand of non-hormonal IUD, Paragard ...

Mar 3, 2014 ... Bedsider has a super fun interactive guide to narrowing down your method—this will help you figure out if an IUD is right for you ...

Sep 13, 2012 ... 5 myths about the IUD, busted · Myth 1: The IUD is dangerous—it can cause infections and infertility. · Myth 2: The IUD is a big commitment—it's ...

IUD expulsion (when part or all of the IUD comes out after it's placed in the uterus) can occur in 2-10% of people in the first year after insertion.

Dec 8, 2015 ... The process begins similarly, with the insertion of a speculum to open the vagina. From there, it's different. The doctor inserted a cervical ...

Nov 3, 2014 ... I decided to investigate. Here's what I found out about using tampons and menstrual cups with both the IUD and the ring. Using a menstrual cup ...

Apr 17, 2013 ... We now know that women using modern IUDs are no more likely to get an STI or PID than women using other types of birth control.