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Mirena IUD Device
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Mirena IUD Device | 52mg | 1 | $283.80 | Add To Cart |
Indications
Mirena IUD is an intrauterine device used to prevent pregnancy and treat heavy menstrual bleeding.
Levonorgestrel is a progestin hormone that causes your cervical mucus to thicken which prevents sperm from entering your uterus and makes it difficult for sperm to reach or fertilize an egg. The hormone also leads to thinning of your uterine lining which reduces the likelihood of eggs attaching to the walls of your uterus. Mirena IUDs release a constant low dose of levonorgestrel into your uterus which provides effective contraceptive results with smaller amounts of the hormone in your bloodstream.
Dosage and Administration
The dose of levonorgestrel in each Mirena IUD is 52mg which is slowly released at low constant doses into your uterus. Listen to all your healthcare provider’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully before and after receiving your IUD for the best results.
- Mirena IUDs contain 52mg of levonorgestrel that is released in rates of roughly 21mcg per day after 24 days
- The amount of levonorgestrel that is released daily decreases to approximately 11mcg a day after 5 years, which still provides contraceptive effects but may have a reduced impact on heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Mirena IUDs should be removed by the end of the 8th year of use and replaced with a new device if desired to continue preventing pregnancy
- To treat heavy menstrual bleeding as well, replace Mirena by the end of your 5th year of use
- Your Mirena IUD is supplied with an inserter used by a healthcare professional to insert your device
- Do not open your package until required for your insertion
- Before receiving a Mirena IUD, you must ensure that you are not pregnant
- Abstain from sexual intercourse for at least 2 weeks before insertion; your healthcare provider should give you a pregnancy test before inserting Mirena
- Your healthcare provider may test you for sexual infections or other contraindications before insertion
- If Mirena is inserted within the first 7 days of your menstrual period, you do not need a pregnancy test and can back-up contraception is not needed after insertion
- If not inserted during your menstrual period, use a barrier method of contraception or abstain from sexual intercourse for the following 7 days to ensure that you do not become pregnant
- If switching to Mirena from oral, transdermal, or vaginal hormonal contraceptive methods, continue the previous method for 7 days after insertion
- If switching from an injectable progestin contraceptive, Mirena can be inserted at any time, but back-up barrier method contraception should be used for 7 days if inserted more than 3 months after your last injection
- When switching from a contraceptive implant or another IUS, Mirena should be inserted the same day either method is removed at any time during your menstrual cycle
- Before getting your Mirena IUD inserted, store the package at room temperature in a safe place
Side Effects
Mirena IUD may cause you to develop some side effects while preventing pregnancy and reducing the severity of your menstrual bleeding. Speak to your healthcare provider for more information regarding any symptoms that you might encounter.
Common Mirena side effects include:
- Pain, bleeding, or dizziness during and after insertion
- Changes in menstrual bleeding including spotting between periods, especially during the first 3 to 6 months
- Missed menstrual periods
- Ovarian cysts (pelvic pain that disappears within 3 months)
- Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating
- Inflammation or infection of the outer part of your vagina
- Vaginal discharge
- Headache, migraine
- Depression, mood changes
- Back pain, breast tenderness or pain
- Weight gain, acne, oily skin, changes in hair growth
- Reduced sex drive
- Puffiness in your face, hands, ankles, or feet
Serious Side Effects
Some more serious adverse reactions may occur while using a Mirena IUD. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Severe cramps or pelvic pain
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Extreme dizziness or light-headedness
- Severe migraines
- Heavy or ongoing vaginal bleeding, sores, or discharge that is watery, foul-smelling, or unusual
- Signs of an infection (pale skin, weakness, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, chills)
- Jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes)
- Sudden numbness or weakness, confusion, vision problems, light sensitivity
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe pain in your lower stomach or side. This could be signs of a tubal pregnancy which is a serious condition.
Mirena IUD may embed itself into the wall of your uterus or form a hole in your uterine lining. If this occurs, the device may not remain effective at preventing pregnancy and could move out of your uterus which could cause scarring, infection, or damage to your other organs.
Allergic Reactions
Do not receive a Mirena IUD if you are allergic to levonorgestrel, silicone, polyethylene, silica, barium, sulfate, or iron oxide. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:
- Hives
- Trouble breathing
- Swelling face, lips, tongue, or throat
Cautions
- Mirena is designed to prevent pregnancy and reduce heavy menstrual bleeding but will not protect against HIV or STIs. Only condoms and other barrier method contraceptives can protect against these.
- Do not receive a Mirena IUD if you have ever had any of the following:
- Pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious pelvic infection
- Untreated genital infection
- Serious pelvic infection within the past 3 months following a pregnancy
- At risk of getting an infection
- Cancer of your uterus or cervix
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Liver disease or tumor
- Breast cancer or any other cancer that is sensitive to progestin hormones
- Already have an intrauterine device
- A condition that changes the shape of your uterine cavity like large fibroid tumors
- Before using Mirena, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of the following:
- High blood pressure, heart problems, heart attack, stroke
- Bleeding problems
- Migraines
- Vaginal or pelvic infection
- Sexually transmitted infection
- Do not receive a Mirena IUD if you are pregnant.
- Mirena IUD is not expected to affect breastmilk or the health of your nursing baby and so should be safe to use while breastfeeding. However, be aware that your risk of uterine complications from IUD insertion is greater if you are breastfeeding.
- After receiving your Mirena IUD, wait at least 24 hours before having vaginal sex, taking a bath, or inserting a tampon. This is because Mirena increases your risk of infections, especially right after the device is inserted.
- It is uncommon to become pregnant while using a Mirena IUD, but if this does occur it can be life threatening and may lead to a loss of pregnancy or fertility. Speak to your healthcare provider right away if you think you may be pregnant or if you experience severe pain in your side or lower stomach.
- You may develop ovarian cysts, but these usually disappear without causing major issues.
- Bleeding and spotting between your menstrual periods may occur and increase in the first 3 to 6 months that you have your Mirena IUD. Menstrual periods tend to shorten, lighten, or stop altogether over time.
- Mirena can increase your risk of developing serious pelvic infections, which are often caused by sexually transmitted infections. Avoid having more than one sex partner or use condoms to help protect against STIs including HIV and AIDS.
- Call your healthcare provider right away if you think that your IUD has moved or come out of your uterus, especially if you also experience pain or bleeding.
Form and Strength
This hormonal contraceptive is available in the form of an intrauterine device.
- Mirena IUD strength:
- 52mg
The 52mg strength Mirena IUD is available in single quantities.
FAQ
What not to do after getting Mirena?
Immediately following your Mirena IUD insertion, you should wait at least 24 hours before inserting a tampon, taking a bath, or having vaginal sex. You are at a greater risk of developing an infection following insertion and while having the IUD. If your device was inserted any time other than the first 7 days of your menstrual period, you should use barrier-methods of contraception or abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days to ensure that you do not get pregnant.
How long does it take for Mirena to settle?
Mirena IUDs can cause you to bleed or spot in between menstrual periods for the first 3 to 6 months. Some users also experience heavier than normal periods after insertion which should lighten and shorten. Some even have their menstrual periods stop while using Mirena.
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Additional information
Brand Name: |
Mirena IUD Device |
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Scientific Name: |
Intrauterine Device |
Other Names: |
Mirena IUD Device |
Strength(s): |
52mg |
Quantities Available: |
1 |
Formulation: |
IUD |