The Kyleena coil is a smaller Mirena (IUD or IUS). The Kyleena IUD coil is a small, flexible plastic T shaped intrauterine device, which contains a smaller dose of the progestogen hormone Levonorgestrel on the stem. This is the contraceptive. Its contraceptive action is to stop implantation and thicken mucus production in the cervix.
I have used this small coil for over five years and find it to be highly effective in particular for women who have not given birth.
What are the differences between a Kyleena IUD coil and a Mirena coil.
- Kyleena IUDs/coils devices are currently licensed in the UK for contraceptive use for 5 years.
- The Mirena coil can also be used as part of treatment for post reproductive life, and for heavy menstrual bleeding.
- The Kyleena IUD coil is solely contraceptive. Physically it is easier to fit (like a Ballerine coil) and is a smaller and narrower.
- The Kyleena coil is a perfect choice of contraception for not only young women, but women who have not given birth. It is a less traumatic insertion.
- The frame carries a lower dose of Levonorgestrel. Periods may not be lighter, but there are less progesterone effect (premenstrual syndrome), and less risk of ovarian cysts.
- The Kyleena® coil is highly effective 99.7% in preventing pregnancy.
