The key differences between hormonal IUDs (Mirena, Skyla, Liletta ... are an extremely effective method of birth control. An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed in your uterus.

Your odds of having to continue buying pads or tampons may depend on how heavy your pre-IUD periods were. Researchers in one 2016 study looked at more than 1,800 people who used the Mirena IUD.

They don't have to think about. And, like I said the new Mirena IUD can even make their periods lighter. And most women are thrilled. They don't want heavier periods, they want lighter periods.

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a T-shaped device that an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) places in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is possible to become pregnant with an IUD, but it is rare.

The EU decision follows a green light from the FDA for longer-duration use of Mirena – an intrauterine device (IUD) that also delivers the hormone levonorgestrel – in August. It was first ...