Mar 12, 2025 · Five brands of IUDs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are available today. Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena release hormones to prevent pregnancy.

Apr 1, 2025 · There are five brands of FDA-approved intrauterine devices (IUDs). Learn the differences between these effective forms of birth control.

Jul 11, 2023 · The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs) approved by the FDA are considered to be highly effective methods of birth control. They are placed into the uterus by a health care professional and can be used for the maximum approved duration, …

Although there are still only two types (hormonal and non-hormonal), there are now five separate brands of IUDs that fall under those types. They are: Paragard (the only non-hormonal), Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena (all hormonal). Browse the comparison chart for a quick take, and then we'll go over each brand in detail below.

Jul 25, 2023 · People can choose between hormonal IUDs, which include Mirena and Kyleena, and nonhormonal IUDs, such as ParaGard. In this article, we take a look at the benefits and risks of different...

What are the kinds of hormonal IUDs? 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. Different hormonal IUDs last for different lengths of time: the Mirena and Liletta IUDs work for up to 8 years. Kyleena works for up to 5 years.

Jun 27, 2022 · The five IUD options—ParaGard, Mirena, Liletta, Kyleena, and Skyla—have their own set of side effects and duration. Ob-Gyns explain which type is best for you.

The world of birth control can be tricky. The brands, the uses, and the side effects can all blur into one. Let’s focus on IUD brands today and get to know them a little better. A quick history lesson before we get started. The first IUD was invented by a German doctor in 1909 1 which was made of silkworm gut! WoW! What is an IUD

Oct 26, 2023 · IUDs are either copper or hormonal. Here’s a look at hormonal and copper IUDs, how they work, and their potential side effects. The brands of hormonal IUDs available are Liletta, Mirena,...

Nov 13, 2022 · The FDA has approved five brands of IUDs: Paragard ® (copper) and Mirena ®, Liletta ®, Kyleena® and Skyla® (hormonal). Copper IUDs: Paragard’s IUD has a thin copper wire that coils around the stem part of the “T.” The stem ends in a smooth ball that prevents your cervix from getting punctured when your provider inserts your IUD.