What is the best IUD?

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

Honestly it depends on your personal situation. If you've never had a baby Mirena isn't the one for you. If you've had children and are unsure if you want more then Mirena could be the one for you.

Answer by  elb (1105)

Copper IUDs can stay in place for up to 10 years. They have a slightly higher risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. IUDs with Levonorgestrel(LNg) release the hormone progesterone. They can stay in place up to 5 years, have less risk of PID, but are associate with benign tumors. IUDs are effective for pregnancy prevention, but do not protect against STDs.

Answer by  SqueakyFrancis (31)

Both copper and hormonal IUDs have very good effectiveness rates for preventing pregnancy. Copper IUDs may cause heavier periods or more severe cramping, whereas hormonal IUDs may lead to lighter or no periods, though neither is guaranteed, and most side-effects from copper go away in time. Copper IUDs are used for approximately 10 years,about twice as long as hormonal ones.

Answer by  Katie6529 (56)

A copper IUD is probably the best choice, it can work as emergency contraception if you get it after having unprotected sex. It also sometimes stops your period or makes it really light. It can significantly reduce cramping too. They are really good and you don't have to think about birth control for a few years.

Answer by  mjl10 (282)

There are two major types of IUDs: copper and hormonal. Copper IUDs are implanted for longer (up to ten years), while hormonal IUDs are implanted for up to five. Your decision will likely be guided by this, as well as any reactions you have to either metals or hormones.

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

I can't say from personal experience, but I know Mirena is supposed to last you 5 years, while another one only lasts 3 years. Good for you doing research.

Answer by  Angie63 (30)

ParaGaurd is the best IUD because it is a copper IUD and is thus hormone free. It is the only copper IUD on the market in the United States. Some women report heavier periods with this IUD.

Answer by  Anonymous

I have the mirena and i'm changing it to the ParaGuard because the I have alopecia and they say it's from the mirena!!!

Answer by  monkeydrone (233)

Well I have the mirana and I love it! It helps control heavy bleeding and some times it even eliminates them while youre "taking it" !

Answer by  monkeyz (3150)

Mirena is a very reliable, hormonal IUD which is good for five years. Because it releases a low dose of hormones, it can actually improve and stop your periods after time. Paragard is a copper IUD that you can use for up to ten years. It is non-hormonal, and very effective, but it can cause increased cramping and bleeding.

Answer by  Anonymous

I use paraguard for 5 years and i was the best. Not changes in my mood bue to this contraceptive option doesnt have hormones. I am about to use it again after i had me second child.