She went in to remove her copper IUD and was surprised to find out it was a Mirena. Nine years later. 😳 This is exactly why knowing precisely what’s inside your body matters, not just “hormonal” or "copper," but the specific type, hormone, and mechanism. A copper IUD has no hormones. It works by making the uterine environment toxic to swimmers and less receptive to fertilization. Mirena contains levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestin. It works locally, but it’s still a hormone. If you specifically chose hormone-free and were given hormones anyway, that’s not a small mistake. 💬 POLL: If you’ve ever had an IUD, did you know the exact type? #WomensHealth #IUD #PatientRights #InformedConsent #whizdoc