The ParaGard IUD is T shaped and it contains copper.
Everything in our world has chemicals, including your body. IUDs also have chemicals. The copper IUD's active ingredient is copper. The hormonal IUDs release levonorgestrel, an artificial progesterone.
Most women do not expel their IUDs. The rate of IUDs falling out is somewhere between 2% and 11%.
There are two categories of IUDs on the market in the US in 2013. The copper IUD, Paragard, is one type. The hormonal IUDs, containing levonorgestrel, are Mirena and Skyla.
One of the side effects of IUDs are heavier menstrual periods. I personally don't like IUDs because they can be very dangerous.
There are two types of IUDs. The US market has a copper IUD called Paragard. There are two hormonal IUDs on the market -- Skyla and Mirena.
Some women using hormonal IUDs may be at increased risk for small ovarian cysts. The copper IUD does not affect the risk of ovarian cysts.
Copper IUD are simply meant to inflame the uterus so that a fertilized zygote cannot become implanted. Progesterone IUDs do the same, but also work to suppress ovulation as well.
Condoms, spermicides, copper IUDs, diaphragms, cervical caps, vaginal sponges, spermicides, withdrawal, and calendar planning are all hormone free.
IUDs are not harmful for your uterus. Hormonal IUDs like Liletta, Mirena, and Skyla lower the risk of cancer of the lining of the uterus.
The copper and hormonal IUDs are equally safe in terms of side effects and pregnancy risk. You can choose based on your preference for continuing your current pattern of menstruation, or choosing no periods with the hormonal IUD.
Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in family health, adult medicine, and OBGYN can remove IUDs, as can nurse midwives. Your local family planning office also removes IUDs. It is usually a quick and easy process.
Under the terms of the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"), IUD are covered by all Medicaid plans.