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If you have a pelvic or genital infection, get infections easily, or have certain cancers, don’t use Skyla. Less than 1% of users get a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). If you have persistent pelvic or stomach pain, or excessive bleeding after placement tell your healthcare provider (HCP). ...Continue reading below
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To see if Skyla® could be right for you, talk to your healthcare professional. Don't know where to begin? Check out the list of questions below to get a head start on the discussion.

 

 

Skyla is not right for everyone
If you have questions about Skyla, you should talk to your healthcare professional and then choose the birth control that is best for you. Learn more about who should not use Skyla

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Who should not use Skyla?

Do not use Skyla if you:

  • are or might be pregnant; Skyla cannot be used as an emergency contraceptive
  • have a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or have had PID in the past unless you have had a normal pregnancy after the infection went away
  • have an untreated genital infection now
  • have had a serious pelvic infection in the past 3 months after a pregnancy
  • can get infections easily. For example, if you:
    • have multiple sexual partners or your partner has multiple sexual partners
    • have problems with your immune system
    • use or abuse intravenous drugs
  • have or suspect you might have cancer of the uterus or cervix
  • have bleeding from the vagina that has not been explained
  • have liver disease or a liver tumor
  • have breast cancer or any other cancer that is sensitive to progestin (a female hormone), now or in the past
  • have an intrauterine device in your uterus already
  • have a condition of the uterus that changes the shape of the uterine cavity, such as large fibroid tumors
  • are allergic to levonorgestrel, silicone, polyethylene, silver, silica, barium sulfate or iron oxide
Did you know?
IUDs are reversible...
They can be removed by a healthcare professional at any time, and you can try getting pregnant right away.

Did you know?

IUDs are reversible…

They can be removed by a healthcare professional at any time, and you can try getting pregnant right away.

Indication for SKYLA

Skyla® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 3 years.

 

Important safety information

  • If you have a pelvic or genital infection, get infections easily, or have certain cancers, don’t use Skyla. Less than 1% of users get a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
  • If you have persistent pelvic or stomach pain, or excessive bleeding after placement tell your healthcare provider (HCP). If Skyla comes out, call your HCP and avoid intercourse or use non-hormonal back-up birth control (such as condoms or spermicide). Skyla may go into or through the wall of the uterus and cause other problems.
  • Pregnancy while using Skyla is uncommon but can be life threatening and may result in loss of pregnancy or fertility.
  • Ovarian cysts may occur but usually disappear.
  • Bleeding and spotting may increase in the first 3 to 6 months and remain irregular. Periods over time usually become shorter, lighter, or may stop.

Skyla does not protect against HIV or STIs.

Only you and your HCP can decide if Skyla is right for you. Skyla is available by prescription only.

For important risk and use information about Skyla, please see the Full Prescribing Information.

 

You are encouraged to report side effects or quality complaints of products to the FDA.
by visiting www.fda.gov/medwatch, or calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
For Bayer products, you can report these directly to Bayer clicking here.

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Last updated on 9/2023