Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD When the ParaGard IUD was first introduced in the United States in 1988, the ...

Copper-bearing intrauterine contraceptive device. Copper continuously released into the uterine cavity contributes to the contraceptive effectiveness of Paragard. Mechanism(s) by which copper ...

The five different IUD types are Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, Kyleena, and Paragard. Which IUD is right for you depends on how long you want it to last and your hormonal sensitivity. Depending on the ...