where itreleases progestin. That does a few things: Thickens mucus in the cervix to stop sperm from coming in, thins the lining of the uterus so eggs don’t stick around, and sometimes suppresses ovulation. There’s also anon-hormonal version of the IUDthat is wrapped in copper, which is...
The Mirena IUD is an intrauterine device (IUD) that continuously releases a small amount of progestin for up to seven years; it is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. The Mirena IUD has also been approved to helptreat heavy periods.2 The Mirena IUD is inserted by your healthca...