Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System is a hormone-releasing device for long-term birth control (contraception). It is a T-shaped intrauterine device (IUD) placed inside the womb (uterus) where it slowly releases the hormone levonorgestrel. Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System is also used to treat heavy periods (heavy menstrual bleeding). It should be inserted by the doctor or healthcare professional. It remains implanted in your womb for several years and is safe to use effectively for 5 years. However, it can be removed easily when you plan a pregnancy. You should follow your doctor's advice while using this device. Your doctor may suggest a follow-up examination after 4-12 weeks of inserting the device. You may experience cramps, bleeding, or dizziness after device insertion, consult your doctor if it lasts for more than 30 minutes. Before using this device, inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

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• Pelvic pain
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Chemical Class::Progesterone Congeners|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class::Progestins (Second generation)

• Q. Q. What is Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System and what it is used for??
  Ans: Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System is a device, placed inside the uterus. It contains Levonorgestrel, a type of progesterone (a female sex hormone) which is released slowly once the device is inserted. It is used as a long-term (5 years) method of contraception (to prevent pregnancy). It may also be used to relieve heavy menstrual periods and as a part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
• Q. Q. When and how to use Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System??
  Ans: For the first time Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System is usually inserted either during your periods or within seven days from the beginning of your period, if it is being recommended for contraception or for heavy menstrual bleeding. If you already have Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System placed and it is time to replace with new one, then you do not have to wait for your periods. For HRT, it may be inserted anytime. It is inserted by the doctor or trained nurse at a health care facility.
• Q. Q. For how long, Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System provides contraception??
  Ans: It prevents pregnancy until it is removed or up to a maximum of 5 years.
• Q. Q. Does Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System provide 100% protection from pregnancy??
  Ans: No, Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System is 99% effective which means that 1 out of 100 women using Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System may get pregnant.
• Q. Q. Can I become pregnant after I stop using Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System??
  Ans: Yes, your fertility returns to normal immediately after you stop using Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System.
• Q. Q. What are the common side effects of using Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System??
  Ans: The common side effects of using Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System are vaginal bleeding, infrequent menstrual periods, abdominal cramping, headache, weight gain, nausea, and acne. Most of them are temporary, however, if these side effects persist consult with your doctor.

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