Between 24-72 hours, Ella maintains better effectiveness than levonorgestrel options. Between 72-120 hours, only Ella and the copper IUD maintain reliable effectiveness. Body weight considerations ...

Researchers have discovered that long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), such as etonogestrel subdermal contraceptive ...

The presented studies have shown the sonographic appearance of the LNG-IUS in comparison to the copper IUD. It was also demonstrated that LNG-IUS has a local progestational effect on the ...

An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed ... Mirena works by slowly releasing the hormone levonorgestrel (LNG) into your body each day. It can last for up to 8 years and should be ...

Their findings indicated that women using levonorgestrel-releasing IUDs had ... Despite concerns about hormonal IUD risk, medical professionals emphasize that contraceptive decisions should ...

An IUD is an effective method of nonpermanent birth control. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), copper IUDs have a failure rate of 0.8%, while the levonorgestrel ...

Plan B One-Step and generic levonorgestrel work best if you take them within three days after sex, but they may work up to five days after sex. Ella and the IUD can work up to five days after sex.

The hormone-releasing IUDs contain levonorgestrel (a type of progestin hormone) and are available in the United States under these four brand names: If you are interested in using an IUD for ...

However, if the IUD is removed, another form of effective contraception should be substituted immediately if pregnancy is not desired. Neither levonorgestrel nor medroxyprogesterone, in ...

The answer to this question appears to be “yes,” according to a study indicating that 92% of 221 adolescents with endometriosis who underwent placement of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine ...