Is a hormonal coil done with levonorgestrel?

Levonorgestrel is a progestogen. In a hormonal coil, it is released from a small intrauterine device after the device is placed in the uterus. It thickens cervical mucus and changes the uterine lining; these effects help prevent pregnancy and may also make periods lighter for some people.

Products differ in their dose, size, approved duration, and suitability. A hormonal coil is not the same as a copper device, which does not release levonorgestrel. Your clinician can match the available option to your medical history and reproductive plans.

Tell your clinician about possible pregnancy, unexplained bleeding, pelvic infection symptoms, liver problems, breast conditions, and medicines you take. Ask which levonorgestrel device is available, when protection begins, how to check the threads, and how long it should remain in place.

Irregular bleeding or cramping can occur after insertion and often needs monitoring rather than self-treatment. Use only pain relief that is suitable for you, and attend any recommended follow-up.

Contact a healthcare professional promptly for severe pelvic pain, fever, unusual discharge, very heavy bleeding, a positive pregnancy test, or a change suggesting the device has moved. Seek emergency help for collapse, sudden severe pain, or heavy bleeding with weakness. These symptoms need assessment regardless of the hormone used.

Ask whether levonorgestrel is suitable for you, which device strength and size are planned, how bleeding may change, and what to do if you cannot feel the threads.