How is Skyla different from Mirena?

Nov 02, 2021

Skyla and Mirena are pretty similar, but Skyla lasts for up to 3 years while Mirena lasts for up to 8 years. Also, Skyla is slightly smaller than Mirena and was FDA-approved for women who’ve never had a child, though both IUDs are totally safe for most women to use, regardless of their parental status.

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