Dispositivos intrauterinos hormonais (DIU) presentes no brasil: revisão sistemática

Abstract

From the 1960s onwards, with the population growth crisis, the perception on family planning has changed, and for this reason new technologies were created to combat the conflict. Therefore, contraceptive methods have revolutionized the daily life of the population, especially the female audience, bringing new strategies for birth control. Various contraceptives were developed in this period such as oral contraceptive pills, implant, vaginal rings and patches. In addition to these, intrauterine devices have gained space in the market, becoming a great option for women, due to their low birth rate. Hormonal IUDs, such as Mirena® and Kyleena®, deliver a dose of levonorgestrel daily and are long-lasting methods that can remain in the female’s body for up till five years. The objective of this research is to analyze the existing information about the Mirena® IUD, such as advantages, disadvantages, action mechanism, indications and contraindications, and comparing it with the new Kyleena® IUD. The research was based on articles on female contraception using levonogestrel-releasing intrauterine devices, published between 2012-2022, in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Lilacs and Cochrane Library databases. After reading and interpreting the selected articles, it is concluded that the majority of Mirena® IUD users are satisfied with its outcomes, such as amenorrhea, and for being an affordable and effective long-term device. When a comparison is made between the Mirena® IUD and the Kyleena® IUD, they have more similarities than differences.