Mirena® | Videos & Tools

Whether you’re considering Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) or just had Mirena placed, you’ll find a variety of useful resources on this page to help you learn more about birth control with Mirena.

Videos

See For Yourself Mirena is an IUD made of soft, flexible plastic that’s placed into your uterus by a healthcare provider	Kim’s Story Kim wanted birth control with no daily routine.
A Mother’s Thoughts A mother considers her reasons for choosing Mirena.

Interactive Tools

Click a tool below to learn more about Mirena.

Mirena Up Close Get an up-close look at the flexibility of Mirena and compare its size to everyday items.	Complete an Interactive Questionnaire Answer a series of questions about your birth control needs and learn more about Mirena.
Talk With Your Healthcare Provider Use this guide to start a conversation with your healthcare provider about Mirena.

Digital Patient Brochures

Mirena Patient Brochure

A guide for those considering birth
control with Mirena.

English	Russian	Korean
Spanish	Vietnamese
Polish	Chinese

New User Support

About Mirena
How Mirena Works Mirena may prevent pregnancy in several different ways. Learn how.	Mirena & Uterine Lining See how Mirena may thin the uterine lining.
Is Mirena Right For Me?
Birth Control Effectiveness Mirena is one of the most effective birth control options.
After Mirena Placement
Mirena Welcome Kit Now that you’ve had Mirena placed, learn what to expect as your body adjusts. View Mirena Handbook in Spanish	Daily Bleeding Diary Use this daily diary to keep track of what’s going on with your periods while you have Mirena. Get the diary in Spanish

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.

Available by prescription only.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects or quality complaints 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.