Highly Effective Birth Control You Can Count On
Important Safety Information About Mirena®
If you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers, don't use Mirena. Less than 1% of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. If you have persistent pelvic or abdominal pain, see your healthcare provider. Mirena is recommended for women who have had a child...continue reading below
How Effective is Your Birth Control?
It's important to think about your daily, weekly and monthly routine and how that may affect which birth control method is best for you. The chart here shows the chances of getting pregnant for women who use different methods of birth control. The most effective methods, including intrauterine contraceptives such as Mirena are found at the top of the chart. When choosing birth control, generally the more you have to do, the less effective the option. With Mirena, you will only need to check the threads attached to it once a month to ensure it is properly in place. If you have any questions about this information, please ask your healthcare provider.
Mirena does not protect against HIV or STDs.
Indications & Usage
Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing system placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for as long as you want for up to 5 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception.
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.
- Don't use Mirena if you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers. Less than 1% of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. If you have persistent pelvic or abdominal pain, see your healthcare provider.
- Mirena may attach to or go through the wall of the uterus and cause other problems. If Mirena comes out, use back-up birth control and call your healthcare provider.
- Although uncommon, pregnancy while using Mirena can be life threatening and may result in loss of pregnancy or fertility.
- Ovarian cysts may occur but usually disappear.
- Bleeding and spotting may increase in the first few months and continue to be irregular. Periods over time may become shorter, lighter or even stop.
Mirena does not protect against HIV or STDs.
Mirena is available by prescription only.
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 about Mirena, please see the Full Prescribing Information.
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