IUD Insertion
A T-shaped device placed in the uterus for long-acting reversible contraception — hormonal (Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, Skyla) or non-hormonal copper (Paragard).
- Success rate
- 99%
- Avg cost (US)
- $0–$1,300
- Recovery
- 0–1 days
- US volume / yr
- ~1,500,000
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People seeking 3–12 years of highly effective contraception without daily attention, including those who want lighter periods or non-hormonal options.
5–10 minute in-office procedure. Cramping during and after insertion is common; some clinicians offer paracervical block.
Cramping and spotting for a few days. Return to normal activities same day.
Fully covered by ACA-compliant insurance; self-pay $500–$1,300.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Hormonal vs copper for my needs?
- Can I get pain management for insertion?
- How long can this IUD stay in place?
Frequently asked
>99% effective — comparable to sterilization.
Yes — fertility typically returns to baseline in the first cycle after removal.
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