36) ‘Plan T’ Emergency Contraception: Copper T IUD is the Most Effective EC

**IMPORTANT 2023 UPDATE re: IUD DURATION OF USE- US FDA now approves 52mg levonorgestrel IUD (Mirena, Liletta) for 8 YEARS use for contraception. When treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding is the primary indication, best results are usually seen in the first 5 years. Kyleena (19.5mg) is still 5 years. See video #33 for info on copper IUD extended use. **New data suggest that the 52mg levonorgestrel IUD may also be effective for emergency contraception. ******************************************** Dr. Kristina Dervaitis, a Gynecologist in Newmarket, Ontario (Canada) answers your questions about LARC (Long Acting Reversible Contraception). For more information about contraception, check out the official sexual health website of the Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC): www.sexandu.ca Please note: this channel is provided as a volunteer public health education initiative (not for profit, no industry support, the channel is not monetized with ads). This channel is not intended to provide personalized medical advice. Dr. Dervaitis received her MD in 2000 and completed her OB/Gyn residency training in 2005 at Western University.