How long does Mirena stay in your system?

INDICATION FOR MIRENA Mirena ® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 6 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods for up to 5 years in women who choose intrauterine contraception.

When to contact your health care provider about Mirena?

While you’re using Mirena, contact your health care provider immediately if you: 1 Think you may be pregnant. 2 Have unusually heavy, persistent vaginal bleeding. 3 Have abdominal pain or pain during sex. 4 Have an unexplained fever. 5 Have unusual or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, lesions or sores. 6 (more items)

What are the indications for the Mirena IUD?

INDICATIONS FOR MIRENA. Mirena ® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception.

Are there any side effects to taking Mirena?

6 You may experience mood changes. Mess with your hormones, and you have the potential to mess with your mood, Dr. Ross says. How exactly the Mirena changes your mood, and how intensely you feel the change, depends on your unique body chemistry.

Where can I find information on Mirena cross?

Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. BAYER, the Bayer Cross, Mirena, Kyleena, and Skyla are registered trademarks of Bayer. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © 2020 Bayer. Whippany, NJ 07981 All rights reserved. This site is intended for US residents only.

What are the side effects of Mirena insertion?

Healthcare providers should become thoroughly familiar with the insertion instructions before attempting insertion of Mirena. Insertion may be associated with some pain and/or bleeding or vasovagal reactions (for example, syncope, bradycardia), or with seizure in an epileptic patient, especially in patients with a predisposition to these symptoms.

What’s the toll free number for the Mirena IUD?

Call us toll-free at 1-888-84-BAYER ( 1-888-842-2937 ), 8:30 AM–8:00 PM ET, Monday–Friday. Mirena ® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 6 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods for up to 5 years in women who choose intrauterine contraception.