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While you want to prevent pregnancy now, you may want another child someday. Even if you're not sure, it's important to use birth control that gives you the option of trying to become pregnant once you stop using it. If you have any doubts, a reversible form of birth control — like Mirena® intrauterine contraceptive — may be the right choice.
"...being a mother certainly takes some adjusting to, as far as your time goes. I often look at the clock at 9:30 at night and say, 'Where did my evening go?' That's why, when it came to choosing a method of birth control, I knew I wanted something I wouldn't have to think about everyday."
—Tina
Surgical options such as tubal ligation and vasectomy offer convenience and spontaneity, but they are difficult to reverse if you change your mind. Reversal requires more surgery and the cost, which may be thousands of dollars, is rarely covered by health insurance. Most importantly, 25% of surgical reversal attempts are unsuccessful.
The fact is, studies show that about 25% of women regret having a tubal procedure. Younger women, and women who choose to have a tubal right after having a baby, are more likely to regret their decision. That's why, before choosing these options, you and your partner must be absolutely sure you will never want more children.
Another long-term option is hormonal injection, but some women find it difficult to become pregnant after discontinuing the shots. They may have to wait an average of 10 months to become fertile again.
Mirena® gives you long-term birth control for up to 5 years (or less, if you choose)1 that's easily removable during a routine office visit to your healthcare professional. Studies show that the chances of getting pregnant after discontinuing Mirena® are similar to those of women who had not been using any method of birth control.
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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.
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