IUDs
The IUD: MIRENA
What it is: A "t" shaped plastic frame that prevents pregnancy for 5 years
How to use it: A medical provider must insert it. It is placed inside of the uterus.
Side effects:
Changes in menstrual period:
Periods can become unpredictable
After a few months, periods may become lighter or stop
Headaches, breast tenderness, mood changes
Pros
Don't have to worry about birth control for 5 years
No one can tell you're using it
Periods get lighter and less crampy
Cons
A medical provider must insert and remove it
The IUD: PARAGUARD
What it is: A "t" shaped plastic frame that prevents pregnancy for 5 years. It has no hormones
How to use it: A medical provider must insert it. It is placed inside of the uterus.
Side effects
Periods can become heavier and crampier
Pros
Don't have to worry about birth control for 10 years
No one can tell you're using it
No hormones
Cons
A medical provider must insert and remove it
Can make periods heavier and crampier.
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