Comparing IUDs: Flexi T, Mirena and Jaydess at a glance Flexi T (copper) Mirena® Jaydess®** Type of IUD Mirena $80 $350 $290 Lasts for 5 years 5 years 3 years Hormones? None Yes, LNG* 20mcg day Yes, LNG* 14mcg/day Failure rate, typical use, cumulative in first year (approx.) Common side effects (i.e. over 10% of users gets) 1 % (one pregnancy per 100 users) .1% (one pregnancy per 1000 users) .4% (4 pregnancies per 1000 users) Heavier and more painful periods Irregular/ unpredictable bleeding in the first 3-6 months, periods may stop eventually. Irregular/unpredictable bleeding in the first 3-6 months, periods may stop eventually but less likely than with the Mirena. Benign ovarian cysts Benign ovarian cysts Breast tenderness, acne, weight gain, bloating, depression, hair loss Breast tenderness, acne, weight gain, bloating, depression, hair loss Not approved for use for emergency contraception Not approved for use for emergency contraception Cost (Varies between pharmacies) Uncommon side effects (1-10% of users) Other May be used for emergency contraception if used within 5-7 days post intercourse For more information on IUDs, contact Island Sexual Health 250-592-3479 islandsexualhealth.org © Island Sexual Health, 2014. *LNG = levonorgestrel, a type of progesterone. Sources: Managing Contraception 2013 and CPS product monographs (information put out by Bayer, company who makes Mirena and Jaydess) ** Jaydess has only been available in Canada for about 1.5 years, so we have relatively little clinical experience with it. The information above is what comes to us from the maker of Jaydess. This information may change as years go by and more and more users of Jaydess tell us about their experiences.
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