Verified By Apollo General Physician April 24, 2023
10461In the past 100 years, there has been much advancement in technology to manage birth control. Medical experts have designed several devices to avoid conception. These are inserted into the body as a way to aid birth control.
One of the most popular devices is Mirena. It is a T-shaped plastic frame inserted into the uterus to provide long term birth control by releasing the progestin hormone. Mirena is an intrauterine hormonal device (IUD) used to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years after insertion. It works by thickening the mucus in the cervix and stops the sperm from entering the uterus or fertilizing an egg. Mirena suppresses ovulation by thinning the lining of the uterus.
Mirena and hormones have a direct correlation. It is a hormonal IUD infused with hormones called levonorgestrel, often used in birth control pills. Levonorgestrel is released into the uterus, and only small amounts of it enter the blood. It does not contain any estrogen. In 2009, the FDA approved Mirena also as a treatment for heavy periods. (menorrhagia)
Mirena is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and can last for up to five years. It is also beneficial in the following cases-
The doctor works under sterile conditions. A detailed examination of the pelvis is done to determine the position of the uterus. Your doctor will do a bimanual exam by inserting a speculum into the vagina to inspect the cervix.
Some of the commonly experienced side effects are-
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The doctors at Apollo Hospitals Group will do a thorough check-up of your body before determining the next course of action and treatment.
Your doctor might not recommend you to get the Mirena inserted , if you have any of the following conditions-
You have less than 1 percent chances of being pregnant in the first year of Mirena usage. There is a risk of an ectopic pregnancy. In this kind of pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants itself outside the uterus in a fallopian tube.
It is possible to expel Mirena from your uterus as well. You are more likely to expel Mirena if you:
Your doctor/healthcare provider may suggest removal of Mirena if you develop:
Mirena is a very effective contraceptive that does not involve any surgical process. It is a device that’s economical and helps in family planning. You can use this as an effective alternative treatment for menorrhagia too.
As it doesn’t have estrogen, Mirena’s side effects are quite less compared to other contraceptive pills. Contact your doctor if you wish to understand usage about Mirena and if it can be implanted in your body.
No, Mirena does not contain any metal. It is made of soft, flexible plastic.
Yes, the device is active right away if it is inserted within 7 days of the start of your period. If it is not inserted during this timeframe, it will be fully effective seven days after insertion.
he majority of IUD users do not experience weight gain. Copper, non-hormonal IUDs do not cause any weight gain, whereas about 5% of patients using hormonal IUDs report weight gain. Since Mirena is a hormonal IUD, Mirena weight gain is possible, if unlikely.
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