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Is Mirena® Right for Me?

Mirena® intrauterine contraceptive is appropriate for women who:

  • Have at least one child
  • Are looking for a hassle-free and reversible form of birth control for up to 5 years (or less, if you choose)1
  • Are in a stable, mutually monogamous sexual relationship

It's important for you and your healthcare professional to discuss which birth control method is right for you. Mirena® offers effective birth control for busy women who want to keep life simple with a hassle-free contraceptive option.

Questions Your Healthcare Professional Will Ask to Help You Make the Right Choice About Birth Control.

  • Are you in a stable relationship in which you and your partner are not having sex with other people?
  • Have you ever had a pelvic infection (pelvic inflammatory disease or PID)?
  • Have you recently had a baby or are you breastfeeding?
  • Are you diabetic?
  • Were you born with heart disease or do you have heart valve problems?
  • Do you have problems with blood clotting or take medication to reduce blood clotting?

Fill Out This Checklist to See If Mirena® Is Right For You.

This questionnaire can help you and your healthcare professional decide if Mirena® is a good option for you. Fill it out and bring a copy with you to your next doctor's visit.

1.
Are some days so hectic you forget to take your birth control pills?
YesNo
2.
Do you dislike having to take a pill every day?
YesNo
3.
Do you wish you had a safe, effective birth control method you didn't have to think about?
YesNo
4.
Do you want hassle-free birth control that won’t interfere with your love life?
YesNo
5.
Are you in a stable relationship in which both you and your partner are not having sex with others?
YesNo
6.
Would you feel more comfortable using an estrogen-free form of birth control?
YesNo
7.
Is it important for you to plan the length of time between children?
YesNo
8.
Do you want to keep your options open when it comes to having another baby?
YesNo
9.
Do you want an easily removable, long-term form of birth control?
YesNo
10.
Are you considering tubal ligation but are not sure about its permanent effects on your ability to have a baby if your situation changes?
YesNo
11.
Would you also like to have shorter, lighter periods?
YesNo

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, Mirena® may be the right choice for you.

Print out this questionnaire and bring it to your healthcare professional to discuss how Mirena® may be more in tune with your birth control needs.

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Mirena® is appropriate for women who have had at least one child, are in a stable, single-partner sexual relationship, and are looking for effective, long-term, reversible contraception that is hassle-free.

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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.

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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.