Paragard or Mirena IUD?

The ParaGard non-hormonal IUD prevents pregnancy thanks to a tiny copper filament wrapped around the T. ParaGard contains no hormones of any kind—it's the only super-effective non-hormonal birth control method around. read more

Maybe it’s because they know the intrauterine device (IUD) is safe, low-maintenance, and super-effective. There are two different types of intrauterine devices (IUDs): hormonal and non-hormonal. There are currently four brands of hormonal IUDs—Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena—and one brand of non-hormonal IUD, ParaGard. read more

The ParaGard IUD doesn’t have hormones. It’s wrapped in a tiny bit of copper, and it protects you from pregnancy for up to 12 years. The Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, and Skyla IUDs use the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. read more

Choosing the Right IUD: Mirena vs. ParaGard vs. Skyla. Learn about Mirena, ParaGard, and Skyla, how they differ, and which IUD may be right for you. read more