Abstract:Objective To compare the effects of Mirena and active γ-intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception after painless artificial abortion.Methods The 120 women with contraceptive intention after painless artificial abortion in our hospital from June 2020 to January 2022 were selected. They were divided into groups A and B by the random number table method, with 60 patients in each group. Group A and group B were treated with either Mirena or active γ-IUD immediately after surgery for contraception. The continuation status of IUD at different times, changes in menstrual cycles, quality of sexual life and incidence of complications were compared between the two groups.Results The cumulative continuation rates 6 months after surgery of the group A and the group B were 95.00% and 98.33%, respectively, with no difference between the two groups (χ2 = 1.000, P = 0.317). The cumulative continuation rates 12 months after surgery of the group A and the group B were 93.33% and 96.67%, respectively, with no difference between the two groups (χ2 = 0.702, P = 0.302). The differences of the menstrual cycles, menstrual period, menstrual blood volume and scores of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, sexual psychology, sexual behavior, and ejaculation time before and 3 months after surgery were not different between the two groups (P > 0.05). The overall incidence of complications after surgery in the group A was 23.33%, higher than 8.33% in the group B (P < 0.05).Conclusion Mirena and active γ-IUD exhibit slight differences in the effects of contraception, the cumulative continuation rate and the impact on sexual life. However, the incidence of postoperative complications is lower in the case of active γ-IUD, which is more recommended for clinical use.