The intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control; it is an object placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy.. Among modern IUDs, the two types available are copper-containing devices, and a hormone-containing device that releases a progestogen. 

Mirena is a soft, flexible IUD that releases small amounts of hormone locally into your uterus. It gives you birth control you can count on—that lasts for as long as you want, for up to 5 years.

• Mirena is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy
• You can try to become pregnant as soon as Mirena is removed. Within a year of having Mirena removed, about 8 out of 10 women succeed at becoming pregnant
• If you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers, Mirena is not right for you
• Mirena is also proven to reduce heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception

Discuss if Mirena could be right for you.

ParaGard® is the only reversible birth control that's more than 99% effective, 100% hormone free and doesn't require any daily routine.* It's a hormone-free intrauterine contraceptive (IUC) that can be placed by your doctor in a routine office visit. It starts working immediately, and it'll protect you from pregnancy for as long as you wish: two, five, even up to 10 years. It's also a flexible birth control option because it can be removed by your doctor anytime if you decide you're ready to start trying to get pregnant.

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Just take the quiz, print your results and bring them to your doctor on your next visit.