
INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD)
An intrauterine device (IUD), also known as intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD or ICD) or coil, is a small, often T-shaped birth control device that is inserted into a woman's uterus to prevent pregnancy. IUDs are one form of long-acting reversible birth control. Listed below are the IUDs available at Northwest Florida Woman Care.
Mirena
Mirena® is a hormone-releasing IUD that is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for as long as you want, for up to 5 years. Mirena can be used whether or not you have had a child. Mirena also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception.
-
Placed into the uterus by a trained healthcare provider during an office visit
-
You should do a monthly thread check to make sure it's in place—ask your healthcare provider to explain how
-
Placement of Mirena is nonsurgical
-
Reversible, so you can have it removed at any time and try to become pregnant right away
-
Placement takes only a few minutes
Liletta
LILETTA® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) 52 mg is a hormone-releasing system placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for as long as you want for up to 5 years.
-
LILETTA is an IUS, intrauterine system (otherwise known as an intrauterine device or IUD) that is inserted into the uterus by a healthcare provider to prevent pregnancy.
-
LILETTA is proven to be >99% effective in preventing pregnancy for up to 4 years
-
LILETTA is a reversible form of birth control and your healthcare provider can remove it any time
Liletta:
Now approved for
up to 5 years!
Paragard
PARAGARD is a copper-releasing device that is placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years.
-
PARAGARD is the only IUD that’s completely hormone free
-
PARAGARD is a “T” shaped device made of soft, flexible plastic and copper (176 mg of copper wire wrapped on the vertical stem of the“T” shaped frame, and a 68.7 mg copper collar on each horizontal arm)
-
PARAGARD is over 99% effective and completely hormone free. It helps prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years, but your healthcare professional can remove it at any time
Nexplanon
NEXPLANON is a small, thin and flexible arm implant that provides up to 3 years of continuous birth control.
-
Hormones in birth control stop an egg from being released by your ovary and also prevent sperm from reaching the egg
-
NEXPLANON puts a steady, low dose of hormone into your bloodstream. NEXPLANON works for up to 3 years to prevent pregnancy
-
NEXPLANON is placed in the inner, upper arm
Skyla
Skyla is an IUD that releases a low dose of hormones and prevents pregnancy for up to 3 years.
-
No daily pills, monthly refills, or trips to the pharmacy. You should make sure Skyla is in place with a monthly thread check. Your healthcare provider can show you how
-
Made of soft, flexible plastic
-
Reversible and can be removed by your healthcare provider at any time if you change your mind, so you can try to get pregnant right away