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Resources: Making Sense of
What's Out There
There is a wide assortment of birth control options, and finding the one that's right for you can be confusing. That's why we've provided information to help you.
- Is Mirena (levornorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) right for you?
- What should I ask my healthcare provider?
Click here for a helpful Questionnaire
- Have more questions about birth control options?
Web Resources
For more information about birth control options:
- American Academy of Family Physicians www.familydoctor.org
- National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) www.womenshealth.gov
- National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) www.healthywomen.org
- ReproLine: Reproductive Health Online http://www.reproline.jhu.edu/index.htm
Patient Prescribing Information
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Just The Facts
Find out why Mirena might be a good choice for women who don't want to think about taking birth control every day.
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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