Five brands of IUDs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are available today. Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena release hormones to prevent pregnancy. Paragard contains copper and ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed inside the ...

Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause intense period ... Hormonal IUD side effects There are four brands of hormonal IUDs — Mirena, Skyla, Kyleena, and Liletta. All use a hormone called progestin ...

Paragard is the only brand of copper IUD in the United States. "It isn't necessary to wait to have sex after starting the Paragard IUD because it is immediately effective upon insertion," says ...