Contraception
Implant, injection or IUD: which should I choose? Gynecologist in Seoul, Korea
The short answer
Choose the implant (3 years) if you want long-acting contraception without anything in the uterus. Choose Mirena or a copper IUD (about 5 years) for the longest protection; Mirena also lightens periods. Choose the injection (3 months) for short-term needs. All are more reliable than the pill because there is nothing to remember daily.
See implant, injection, Mirena and copper IUD.
Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center