IUD options

Which IUD is right for me? Over the past 20 years, IUDs  (IntraUterine Device) have become increasingly popular in the United States. This popularity stems from the fact that they are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy, convenient to use, long-lasting and can be used by women of all ages, including teenagers. Some can also be used to treat heavy and painful periods. IUDs have thankfully come a long way since the 1970s when the most commonly used IUD was plagued with safety concerns. The current IUDs are very safe and completely different from those of 50 years ago. With five different IUDs to choose from, which one is right for you? The effectiveness and discomfort with insertion is similar for all of the different types of IUDs. They can all be removed if you would like to try to get pregnant before the device is expired or if you no longer want to use it because of side effects. What is different among the various types is how long they can be in place and the possible effects it can have on your period. DEVICE NAME CONTENTS APPROVED TIME FOR USE EFFECT