Mirena , ParaGard , Kyleena , Liletta , Skyla- with so many IUD options out there now, how did I decide on Mirena? Well, let's talk about the differences between the IUDs! And through this entire thing, please keep in mind that the option that is best for me might not be best for you- contraception is highly personalized. IUD- Intrauterine Device IUDs are in two main categories: hormonal and non-hormonal. Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, and Skyla all work by releasing a hormone into the uterus. ParaGard on the other hand, is a nonhormonal IUD made of copper. Because I have PCOS and issues with heavy bleeding- I knew I wanted a hormonal IUD, but let's explore ParaGard before diving into those! ParaGard's working component is the copper coil- because it doesn't contain hormones it's a great option for those wanting to avoid hormones, those who HAVE to avoid hormones, or those who have normal periods to begin with. The copper IUD works by being hostile to sper
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