Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)

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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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Doctor Discussion Guide

Could Mirena be right for you?

Here's a good conversation starter to bring on your next visit—and a helpful way to decide, together with your healthcare provider , if the time is right for Mirena.

1. I want effective birth control that lasts for as long as I want, for up to 5 years. YesNo


2. Some days are so hectic I forget to take my birth control. YesNo


3. I want an effective birth control method I don't have to think about taking every day. YesNo


4. I am interested in an estrogen-free form of birth control. YesNo


5. It is important for me to plan the length of time between children. YesNo


6. I want to keep my options open. I may want to have more children in the future, but not right now. YesNo


7. My partner and I are tired of using condoms. YesNo


8. I'd like to talk with my healthcare provider about intrauterine contraception. YesNo


9. I want birth control that treats my heavy periods. YesNo

Track your menstrual cycle.Print out your answers and share them with your
healthcare provider at your next visit.

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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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