Mirena (Levonorgestrel)

Mirena Information:

Mirena (generic name: Levonorgestrel) is a drug which is prescribed to prevent pregnancy. Mirena is a plastic device containing the female hormone levonorgestrel. This hormone causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. The Mirena intrauterine device is placed in the uterus where it slowly releases the hormone to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. Mirena is meant for use in a woman who has had at least one child and is in a stable sexual relationship with someone who has no other sexual partners. Mirena is also used in women who have heavy menstrual bleeding and choose to use an intrauterine form of birth control. Mirena releases levonorgestrel into the uterus, but only small amounts of the hormone reach your blood stream.

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Mirena Side Effects:

As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Mirena including changes to menstrual periods, back pain, headache, nausea, vomiting nervousness, mild dizziness, breast pain or tenderness, weight gain, acne, increased hair growth, mood changes, loss of interest in sex, mild itching or skin rash and puffiness in the face or hands. More serious side effects may include severe cramps of pelvic pain, extreme dizziness, feeling faint, heavy or ongoing periods, severe pain in the lower stomach, pale skin, weakness, easy bruising or bleeding, pain during sex, sudden numbness or weakness, sudden or severe headache, confusion, problems with vision and jaundice. If you experience any side effects you must seek immediate medical attention for safety.

Mirena Directions:

You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed it you, and there will also be dosage and information on the pack. Mirena comes in the form of a plastic device which is inserted into the uterus by a medical professional. A medical professional must also remove the device. Your doctor will need to check the device after 4-12 weeks to ensure that it is correctly in place.

Mirena Precautions:

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Mirena you should not take it, and should inform your doctor. You must consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions, including if you have ever had pelvic inflammatory disease. You should consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications, as they may interact with Mirena including insulin, blood thinners or steroids. You should also inform you doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding as Mirena may cause harm to your baby.