Mirena
The Mirena IUD is an estrogen free intrauterine contraceptive that delivers small amounts of hormone directly to the uterus. Mirena is made of soft flexible, plastic. Mirena virtually eliminates the worry of unplanned pregnancy, it is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy and lasts for up to 5 years or less if you choose. It provides a lower and steadier dose of hormones than the pill and can be easily removed when you want and you can become pregnant right away. The IUD blocks sperm from reaching your egg. The hormone makes the lining of your uterus thin resulting in less menstrual bleeding over time. For more information, click here
ParaGard
The ParaGard IUD is a hormone free intrauterine device that contains no hormones. The ParaGard is flexible and T shaped with copper on both of the arms and stem of the T. The T is made of flexible plastic material. The ParaGard must be replaced every 10 years. For more information, click here
Adiana permanent sterilization
Adiana does not require a surgical incision, but rather involves the placement of a small, flexible device through the cervix into each of your fallopian tubes, Once the micro-inserts are in place, over a three-month period your body tissue grows into the the micro-inserts, blocking the fallopian tubes. Blocking the tubes is intended to prevent sperm from reaching and fertilizing the egg, thereby preventing pregnancy.
Sterilization is not accomplished immediately. Alternate contraception must be used for 3 months following the procedure until an x-ray exam (HSG) is performed to confirm blockage of the tubes and correct placement of the devices.
Advantages of Adiana Procedure:
- Permanent, non-reversible contraception
- No incisions are required (or scars)
- Does not contain hormones
- Effectiveness appears to be superior to oral contraceptives or traditional tubal ligation.
- Rapid recovery and can be done in the office without anesthesia.
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Implanon
Implanon is a flexible plastic rod the size of a matchstick that is put under the skin of your arm in an in-office procedure. The birth control lasts up to 3 years. Implanon is more than 99% effective. Most women can’t see Implanon after insertion, but you should be able to feel where it is by gently pressing on your skin in the area where it was inserted. For more information, click here
