The Kyleena is a smaller Mirena (IUD or IUS). The Kyleena 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.
What are the differences between a Kyleena IUD and a Mirena coil.
- These 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 is solely contraceptive. Physically it is easier to fit (like a Ballerine coil) and is a smaller and narrower.
- The Kyleena 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.
