Warnings About Hormonal IUDs

“For women tired of having to remember to take a contraceptive pill at the same time everyday, the hormonal IUD can seem like a helpful solution. As a form of birth control that equips users to “set it and forget it,” the hormonal IUD can make women who are worried about getting pregnant feel more confident in their method. Hormonal IUDs are frequently known by the trade names Mirena®, Kyleena®, Liletta®, and Skyla®.

But while hormonal IUDs differ from the Pill, they actually carry many of the same side effects and complications as other hormonal contraceptives, in addition to health complications related to having a foreign object implanted in one’s body.”

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