January 2025

IUD Types

Nonhormonal- Paraguard (copper IUD)

Hormonal IUDs are progesterone based. Good for smokers, migraine with aura, DVT/PE history. Basically those who cannot do estrogen this is a good option to still manage menses as well as pregnancy prevention

MIRENA- 8 years only IUD that is also approved for menorrhagia

Kyleena- 5 years, will likely make menses shorter and lighter but MIRENA is better for menorrhagia