The hormonal IUD (intrauterine device) is a small T-shaped plastic device. It is inserted into the uterus (womb) by a trained doctor and can stay in place for up to five years. The hormonal IUD differs from the copper IUD by slowly releasing a progestogen hormone directly into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. There are two types of hormonal IUD available in Australia which contain different amounts of hormone but are otherwise very similar.
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