Avibela

HORMONAL INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD)

Avibela™ is a reversible 52 mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (“hormonal IUD”) that is about 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for up to 8 years* and treats heavy menstrual bleeding for up to 5 years.

Highly effective, reversible contraception

About 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
Can be removed by a provider at any time.
Does not alter fertility after removal.
Can be replaced at the time of removal with a new AVIBELA if continued contraceptive protection or heavy menstrual bleeding treatment is desired.

Effective at treating heavy menstrual bleeding

Successful treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding for 80% of women over 6 months, reducing menstrual blood loss by 91% after 3 months of use and by 96% after 6 months.

Same-day insertion is possible

Can be inserted at any time, if the provider is reasonably certain the woman is not pregnant.
Same day insertion is possible for patients without clinical evidence of infection, if indicated based on standard screening guidelines.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, hormonal IUDs can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects of hormonal IUDs include vaginal bacterial infection, acne, nausea or vomiting, and abdominal pain, pelvic pain, weight increase, mood changes, back pain, yeast infection of the outer part of the vagina, headache, pain during sex, breast pain, depression, vaginal discharge, anxiety, and menstrual-like cramping.

Mechanism of action

The mechanism of action for contraception is thickening of the cervical mucus that inhibits the passage of sperm, inhibition of sperm mobility and function, and thinning of the uterine lining.
The mechanism of action for treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding is thinning of the uterine lining.

Source: AVIBELA (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) 52 mg [Summary of Product Characteristics and Prescribing Information]. Impact RH360; 2023.

*Please refer to the approved product labeling in your country to confirm the approved duration of use.