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Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is an intrauterine contraceptive that delivers small amounts of hormone directly to the uterus. Made of soft, flexible plastic, it is put in place by your healthcare provider during an office visit. Mirena is birth control that lasts as long as you want, for up to 5 years. Mirena works continuously, without a pill, without a daily hassle. Once Mirena is properly placed, all you have to do is check the threads once a month. Your healthcare provider can show you how. If you have trouble finding the threads, be sure to use a backup form of birth control and call your healthcare provider.
What Mirena does:
When Mirena should be placed:
Mirena should be placed within 7 days of the start of your period. When properly placed, Mirena prevents pregnancy for as long as you want for up to 5 years.
No birth control is right for everyone and there are certain risks associated with Mirena that you should know about. For detailed information about possible side effects, some potentially serious, please see Safety with Mirena or click on Patient Prescribing Information.
Learn how Mirena prevents pregnancy, and see how it works.
Compare Mirena to different birth control methods.
Over 99% effective and one of the most efficacious forms of
birth control—and that's just for starters.
* A woman's chances of getting pregnant within 12 months of having Mirena removed are approximately 80%.
INDICATIONS & USAGE
Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing system placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years.
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.
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, please see the patient prescribing information.
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