IUD With Copper - Types of IUDs Available

Types of IUDs Available

Many different types of copper IUDs are currently manufactured worldwide, but availability varies widely by country. For example, in the United States, only one type of copper IUD is approved for use, while in the United Kingdom, over ten varieties are available. One company, Mona Lisa N.V. offers generic versions of many existing IUDs.

IUD Type Copper (mm2) Life (years) Manufacturer Distinguishing characteristics
Gyneplus Cu 380 T-shaped 380 5 Dispo.Cont.
Multiload Cu375 U-shaped 375 5 Multilan
Multiload Cu250 U-shaped 250 3 Multilan
Multi-Safe 375 U-shaped 375 5 Williams Medical Supplies
Multi-Safe 375 Short Loop U-shaped 375 5 Williams Medical Supplies
Load 375 U-shaped 375 5 7-MED Industrie
Nova-T 380 T-shaped (plain) 380 5 Bayer
Neo-Safe T 380 T-shaped (plain) 380 5 Durbin
UT 380 T-shaped (plain) 380 5 7-MED Industrie
UT 380 Short T-shaped (plain) 380 5 7-MED Industrie
Flexi-T 300 T-shaped (plain) 300 5 Prosan
Flexi-T + 300 T-shaped (plain) 300 5 Prosan Wider arms than Flexi-T 300
T-safe CU 380A T-shaped (banded) 380 8 Durbin
Flexi-T + 380 T-shaped (banded) 380 5 Prosan
TT 380 Slimline T-shaped (banded) 380 10 7-MED Industrie
Paragard T-shaped (banded) 380 10 Duramed
Gynefix 330 (standard) Frameless 330 5 Contrel Only frameless IUD brand available
Gynefix 200 (mini) Frameless 200 3 Contrel Only frameless IUD brand available
IUD Type Copper (mm2) Life (years) Manufacturer Distinguishing characteristics

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