The Mirena IUD lasts five years, Paragard lasts 12, and Skyla lasts three years.
Mirena Iud has a drug coating that last up to five years and prevents the egg from attaching. A regular IUD prevents pregnancy but is not 100%.
i have an iud for over 30 years i had an ultisound and they found it the string was not there
There are no health consequences to leaving the IUD in longer than five years, but a hormonal IUD may not be effective past its useful life span.
Missing a period once in five years is normal with or without the IUD.
The only danger of an expired IUD is pregnancy.
I am not a doctor nor even a women, however if the IUD is ten years old, do you really think it's worth taking the risk? I would urge you contact your physician or a certified health care practitioner. Viper1
An IUD can be left in for years without causing problems. A hormonal IUD will lose effectiveness, though.
No. If the IUD is not expelled by chance, it will continue to give you protection by three years. I have seen the ladies, who have inserted the IUD and then forgotten about the same. This may be detected, may be after five years, when you ask a leading question to her.
The contraceptive implant lasts three years, and the IUD lasts five or ten depending on which one you choose.
Yes, the copper IUD can stop working after 5 years if it is one of the brands that only lasts for 5 years. If you're unsure which type of IUD you've got (e.g. whether or not it is the 5 year copper IUD) you may want to consider getting a new IUD, next time maybe consider a 10 year IUD.
Any IUD (Mirena or Paragard), can be kept for 10 years OR removed at any time (6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, whatever).
It can remain in place for up to 10-12 years as an effective method of birth control