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Just had a baby or are about to give birth? Since motherhood changes a lot of things in your life, it's a good time to reevaluate your birth control options. With a new baby, you need birth control that's simple and reliable.
You should decide what method to use soon because, even though your period may not return for some time, you may start to ovulate. This means there's a chance you could become pregnant.
Mirena® intrauterine contraceptive gives you up to 5 years (or less, if you choose)1 of 99.8% effective, hassle-free birth control. And, whether you plan to have another child in the future, or think you may have completed your family, it puts planning your family under your control.
If you're breastfeeding, you should discuss with your healthcare professional which forms of birth control are appropriate.
With Mirena®, you'll have long-term protection without daily pills, peeling patches, rings to remember to change, or condoms to fumble with. Once placed, it's easy and it works.
Considering surgery and want more information? Please go to Making the Right Choice.
If you decide you'd like to try to become pregnant, Mirena® can be easily removed by your healthcare professional. In fact, studies show your chances of getting pregnant after Mirena® is removed are similar to women who had not been using any form of birth control.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MIRENA®:
Only you and your healthcare professional can decide if Mirena is right for you. Mirena does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Candidates for Mirena have had a child. Mirena is not appropriate for women who are or may be pregnant; or who may have a distorted uterine cavity; acute genital infections including pelvic inflammatory disease; cancer of the cervix, uterus, or breasts; unexplained vaginal bleeding; or acute liver disease or tumors (benign or malignant). In rare cases, perforation or embedment may occur. Mirena may become completely or partially dislodged. In the rare event you think you're pregnant, contact your healthcare professional without delay to be evaluated for ectopic pregnancy. Ovarian cysts may occur and typically disappear. Persistent cysts should be evaluated. Missing periods or irregular bleeding is common in the first few months, followed by shorter, lighter periods.
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.
