From: Recent progress in advanced biomaterials for long-acting reversible contraception
Product | Channel | Characteristics | Pearl index |
---|---|---|---|
CuT380A | Copper ion Cu2+ release | ①Nonhormonal, and effective emergency contraceptives ② Increased incidence of bleeding and cramping | 0–0.8 |
Viracept | Cu2+ release | ①Lower total copper loading ② Great performance on flexibility | 0–0.45 |
IUB | Cu2+ release | ①Shape memorized alloy ② Potential risk of expulsions and removals | 0–0.29 |
Mirena Liletta Skyla | Hormonal delivery | ①Skyla with the lower LNG reduces pain bleeding | 0–0.14 |
GyneFix 200 | Frameless IUD | The flexible shape reduces pain and ectopic pregnancy | 1.3 |