Important Safety Information About Mirena^®     |      Full Prescribing Information

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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Mirena coverage

Mirena is covered for approximately
3 out of 4 patients with health insurance.

Sure you want effective and convenient birth control—but it needs to fit into your budget, too. For many women, Mirena could be an affordable option.

• Mirena provides more than 99% effective birth control for as long as you want, for up to 5 years at a time. Calculate your product costs
• Approximately 3 out of 4 patients with health insurance have coverage for Mirena
• For those without coverage, there are flexible ways to pay
• Paying for Mirena with pre-tax dollars from a Health Savings Account (HSA) may also be an option

How to find out if you're covered

To find out if Mirena is covered under your plan, check your employee benefits, talk to your company's human resources department or call your healthcare insurance company directly.

When talking to your insurance company, you may want to:

• Have your insurance card on hand—you may be asked to supply information from it, such as your account and/or group number
• Provide the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code for Mirena—often called the J-code—which is J7302
• Provide the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for having Mirena placed, which is 58300

*Prices subject to change. Valid only for qualified patients with a valid prescription for Mirena. Offer valid only in the United States. Void where prohibited by law.
^†By participating in this program you certify that you are not reimbursed, nor will you submit a claim for reimbursement, nor will you seek to have any portion of this prescription counted toward your out-of-pocket costs (eg, TrOOP) under any federal, state, or private programs for this or other prescriptions for Mirena to which this offer may apply. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals reserves the right to change or discontinue this program without notice at any time.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)—another way to pay

HSAs may be another way to pay for Mirena. They are offered by many companies to employees who choose high-deductible plans.

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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