Hormonal IUDs
While there is no one best contraceptive method for every woman or every couple, women should have access to all methods and should know how effective the LARCs are - Dr. Megan L. Kavanaugh
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Why is long-lasting birth control struggling to catch on?
‘Set and forget’ devices are the most effective forms of birth control available. But few people choose to use them...
The oral contraceptive pill is one of the most popular forms of birth control but, like many other methods, it has one important flaw: it only works if people take it as directed. The pill can be more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy, but with typical use this falls below 95%.
User error is not a problem for long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), however. These include intra-uterine devices (IUDs) that release either hormones or copper into the womb, as well as hormone-releasing implants that are inserted under the skin. Such devices are…
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A New Option for Morning-After Contraception?
An hormonal IUD may work as well as morning-after pills for preventing pregnancy, a new study suggests.
IUDs and Implants Are the New Pill
Long-term devices are now the first-line recommendation for women of all ages.
The IUD That Gives Women Options
While many women have now heard of IUDs, few know about Liletta—partly because it's produced by Medicines360, a San Francisco nonprofit edging into a product category long dominated by Bayer, the pharmaceutical giant that makes three of the four hormonal IUDs available in the US.
What a new longer-lasting hormonal IUD means for women
The IUD, or intrauterine device, has had its fair share of both disfavor and popularity, but today it’s requested more than the pill. On Monday (Oct. 28), the US Federal Drug Administration approved a six-year duration for Liletta, a hormonal IUD. The contraceptive is now the longest-lasting approved hormonal IUD on the American market. Until now, the longest-lasting devices were Mirena and Kyleena, each with a five-year duration, along with Liletta, which was approved for up to five years just over a year ago. Liletta is also the least expensive IUD on the US market...
An IUD in Every Uterus
A new study finds that telling providers to teach women about the benefits of IUDs and implants makes a big difference in unplanned births. But not every woman who wants one can get one.
FDA approves hormonal contraception device to give women greater choice
Liletta will compete in the $1bn global market for IUDs. Michael WaterHouse, an analyst at investment research firm Morningstar, said he expected peak global sales of below $500m. The device will also compete with Bayer AG’s hormonal IUDs Mirena and Skyla in the United States. While existing devices offer between three and 12 years of protection, Liletta is approved for use for up to three years.
Hormonal IUD horror stories spark concern about side-effects of contraceptive option
Many women say their doctors have been reluctant to attribute problems to the IUD, despite many of the side-effects being listed in the device's pamphlet.
Hormone Releasing Intrauterine Devices
Hormone releasing intrauterine devices or hormonal IUDs are contraceptive devices placed in a woman’s uterus to prevent pregnancy by continuously releasing a low dose of certain hormones. Jouri Valter Tapani Luukkainen, a medical researcher at the University of Helsinki, introduced the first hormonal IUD in 1976.
IUDs and Hormonal Implants Remain Underused Contraceptives
Once inserted, these long-acting methods remove the risk of patient error when a sexually active woman wishes to avoid pregnancy. Their effectiveness rivals that of sterilization.
Push to dispel myths about long-lasting contraception
Despite their safety, reliability and popularity overseas, the use of long-acting and reversible devices is low in Australia.
The IUD revolution
Colorado proved that better birth control can dramatically reduce teen pregnancies. A new group is fighting to take that work nationwide.
The use of long-acting contraceptives like IUDs has increased sixfold since 2002
A lot more women are using IUDs and implants, the most effective birth control out there.
What’s The Difference Between Copper & Hormonal IUDs? Here’s What To Know Before You Choose One
In the past few years, IUDs have become one of the most popular types of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). Sometimes I think I’m the only one of my friends without one! But despite their rise in popularity, people still have a lot of questions about them.
Which IUD is best for you?
The bottom line? IUDs are safe, effective, and totally reversible. Whichever IUD you and your provider decide is best for you, we all win with more long-lasting, low-maintenance birth control options available.
Why is long-lasting birth control struggling to catch on?
‘Set and forget’ devices are the most effective forms of birth control available. But few people choose to use them.
IUD Awareness
IUD Awareness is run by people who want to make sure that all beings are empowered to make the personal and medical choices that are right for their bodies. We believe sharing our stories are an important part of that, and we are dedicated to getting those stories to as many people as possible.
Mirena (IUD) - Support Group
For women who have or had the Mirena (IUD) this group is all about providing a safe place to discuss the symptoms and side effects we have suffered with the mirena, if you are thinking about the mirena their is information and support about each women's own personal experience.
Kyleena
Kyleena lasts up to 5 years, and eliminates the responsibility of taking a daily pill—that’s 1,826 daily pills over 5 years vs 1 Kyleena IUD. Monthly pharmacy trips for birth control refills are a thing of the past!
Liletta
Your life. Your journey. Your choice.
Mirena
Mirena® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception.
Skyla
Skyla is an IUD that releases a low dose of hormones and is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for up to 3 years.
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