If you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers, don't use Mirena. Less than 1% of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. If you have persistent pelvic or abdominal pain, see your healthcare provider. Mirena is recommended for women who have had
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Having Mirena Placed
Inserted by your healthcare provider during an
office visit
- Typically takes just a few minutes
- Cramps, dizziness and/or bleeding are common side effects
- Ask your healthcare provider about over-the-counter pain medication you can take to minimize cramps
- Let your healthcare provider know if your side effects are severe or last more than 30 minutes as Mirena may not have been properly placed
Adding Mirena as your birth control
Mirena is covered for approximately 3 out of 4 patients with health insurance. Compare the product cost of your hormonal birth control with Mirena.
What you can expect
You may know that Mirena is inserted into your uterus, through the vagina, by your healthcare provider. But, you may also have more specific questions about placement. Here we do our best to help you understand what's involved with making Mirena your birth control, from product costs, to making your appointment, to placement.
Before you make an appointment…
Review this checklist and share it with your healthcare provider. It will help you both decide if Mirena is right for you.
No birth control is right for everyone and there are risks associated with Mirena that you should know about. For detailed information about possible side effects, some potentially serious, please see Mirena Safety Considerations and the Patient Information.
Indications & Usage
Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing system placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for as long as you want for up to 5 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception.
Important Safety Information About Mirena
Only you and your healthcare provider can decide if Mirena is right for you. Mirena is recommended for women who have had a child.
- Don't use Mirena if you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers. Less than 1% of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. If you have persistent pelvic or abdominal pain, see your healthcare provider.
- Mirena may attach to or go through the wall of the uterus and cause other problems. If Mirena comes out, use back-up birth control and call your healthcare provider.
- Although uncommon, pregnancy while using Mirena 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 few months and continue to be irregular. Over time, periods may become shorter, lighter or even stop.
Mirena does not protect against HIV or STDs.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
For important risk and use information about Mirena, please see the Full Prescribing Information.
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