Anne-Marie
Verhoeven-van Grootel
obstetric - ultrasound technician - practice owner
What is a hormonal IUD?
A hormonal IUD (Intra Uterine Device) is a thin anchor made of plastic. This IUD contains a hormone, progesterone, in a very low dose (much less than in the pill). We can make the prescription for this IUD and then insert it in your uterus during an appointment at the practice. There it can stay in place for 5 or 8 years depending on which type you choose. There are 2 tipes of hormonal IUD: The Mirena and Kyleena IUD. They differ by size and amout of hormones.
How does the hormone IUD work?
The midwife places the hormone IUD in your uterus. It can stay there for five or eight years. A progestagen hormone in the IUD prevents pregnancy. The reliability is more than 99%, making it a very safe form of birth control.
The hormonal IUD may be a good choice for you if you:
- Breastfeeding and desire additional, reliable contraception.
- Want or can think about contraception once every 5 to 8 years.
- Don’t mind that you periodebleeding can reduces or even stops.
- If you are looking for the method with the lowest hormone release.
The best way to determine which IUD is best for you is to talk about it with one of our midwives. She will explain everything to you and ask questions so that together we can find out what is best for you.
Menstruation/period with an IUD
Because an IUD does its job for years, you don’t have to think about it daily and you can’t forget about it. When you have an IUD, your periods may well decrease or even stay away. This is not a problem but a side effect that some women actually like. you can have less or no bleeding during your periods. This is why they specifically choose this hormone IUD. You cannot influence whether or not you lose blood anymore. This is different for every woman.
Learn more
- I choose hormone IUD (thuisarts.nl)
- The IUD: hormone IUD and copper IUD (artsenzorg.nl)
- Mirena Patient Brochure ENG
- Kyleena Patient Brochure ENG
What does an IUD cost on average? The cost depends on the type of IUD you choose. The costs vary between 80 and 160 euros per IUD. An IUD is sometimes (partially) reimbursed in supplementary insurance or it is deducted from your deductible.
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