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  1. IUD Birth Control | Info About Mirena & Paragard IUDs

    The Paragard, Mirena, and Liletta IUDs work super well as emergency contraception. If you get one of these IUDs put in within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, it’s more than 99% effective.

  2. Hormonal IUDs - Planned Parenthood

    There are four brands of hormonal IUDs available in the U.S.: Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, and Skyla. They all work the same and have the same kind of hormone in them.

  3. How effective are IUDs? - Planned Parenthood

    How effective are IUDs when used as birth control? IUDs are one of the best birth control methods out there — more than 99% effective. That means fewer than 1 out of 100 people who use an IUD will …

  4. What are the benefits of IUDs? - Planned Parenthood

    IUDs give you great, long-term protection against pregnancy — they’re more than 99% effective. They work as well as sterilization and the birth control implant.

  5. Is the IUD Safe? | See if the IUD is Right For You - Planned Parenthood

    Most people can use IUDs safely, but there are some conditions that make side effects or complications more likely. Talk to your nurse or doctor to find out if IUDs are safe for you.

  6. What's an IUD insertion like? - Planned Parenthood

    IUDs can be placed with or without medicines to help with the pain, and there are a few different types of medicines that can be used. Some doctors or nurses tell you to take pain medicine before you get …

  7. Where Can I Buy the IUD & How Much Will It Cost?

    That’s a pretty wide range, but the good news is that IUDs can be free or low cost with many health insurance plans and some other government programs. Prices can also vary depending on which …

  8. What are the side effects of IUDs? - Planned Parenthood

    Hormonal IUDs (like Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, and Skyla) can cause side effects. But for most people, that’s actually a good thing — the most common hormonal IUD side effects usually help make your …

  9. What are the disadvantages of IUDs? - Planned Parenthood

    IUDs don’t protect against STDs. While IUDs are one of the best ways to prevent pregnancy, they don't protect you from sexually transmitted infections. Luckily, using condoms every time you have sex …

  10. Affordable Birth Control That Works for You - Planned Parenthood

    Hormonal IUDs (Skyla, Kyleena, Mirena, and Liletta) IUDs are a t-shaped piece of plastic placed in your uterus that offers pregnancy protection for up to 8 years. - 99% effective at preventing pregnancy - …