Is Mirena® Right for Me?

Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is recommended for women who have had at least one child. This is because most of the medical research conducted on Mirena for FDA approval was among women who had at least one child.

Whatever stage of life you're in, Mirena offers effective, convenient birth control that you don't have to think about taking every day, every week or every year. 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.

Mirena offers a flexible option if you have had at least one child and:

  • You had a baby and want to explore your birth control options
  • You want to have more children*
  • You are unsure if you want more children*
  • You are happy with your family size the way it is
  • You want birth control without a daily routine

Fill out this questionnaire to see if Mirena is right for you

This conversation can help you and your healthcare provider decide if Mirena is a good option for you. Print a copy and bring it with you to your next doctor's visit.

1.
I want effective birth control that lasts for as long as I want, for up to 5 years.
YesNo
2.
Some days are so hectic I forget to take my birth control pills.
YesNo
3.
I wish I had a safe, effective birth control method I didn't have to constantly think about taking.
YesNo
4.
I would feel more comfortable using an estrogen-free form of birth control.
YesNo
5.
It is important for me to plan the length of time between children.
YesNo
6.
I am unsure if I want more children and want to keep my options open.
YesNo
7.
My partner and I are tired of using condoms.
YesNo

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

Also, be sure to share with your healthcare provider any current or past health conditions that you have to help you both decide if Mirena may be right for you.

Your healthcare provider needs to know if you:

  • Recently had a baby or if you are breastfeeding
  • Have ever had pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  • Have ever had an ectopic pregnancy
  • Have diabetes (high blood sugar)
  • Have heart disease or a congenital heart condition
  • Have problems with blood clotting or have taken medicine to reduce clotting
  • Have high blood pressure

For a more complete list of considerations to discuss with your healthcare provider click here.

Print out this questionnaire and bring it to your healthcare provider to discuss if Mirena might be right for you.

Print Questionnaire

* A woman's chances of getting pregnant within 12 months of having Mirena removed are approximately 80%.

Of course, there's some important safety information you should know.

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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 and 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.

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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