Mirena IUD Device

 Prescription Required

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Schering Healthcare

About Mirena IUD Device

Called an IUD for short, it is a small, plastic, T-shaped device with a string attached to the end. The IUD is placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Placement requires a visit to your doctor. After your Mirena IUD is put in place, you may have sex, swim, exercise, and use tampons as soon as you want to. The IUD stays in your uterus until your doctor removes it.

Mirena IUD slowly releases small amounts of the hormone levonorgestrel(commonly used in birth control pills) into the lining of your uterus. This is thought to thicken your cervical mucous which may make it harder for the sperm to join with an egg. MIRENA IUD contains levonorgestrel, a hormone commonly used in birth control pills. It does not contain estrogen. Mirena IUD slowly releases small amounts of levonorgestrel into your uterine lining. It may stop your ovaries from releasing eggs, thin the lining of your uterus and keep sperm from reaching and fertilizing the eggs.
It is estrogen-free, 99.9% effective and can be used for up to 5 years. Once in place, the IUD works entirely on its own. Mirena is also reversible when you want it to be. Please note that Mirena IUD does not provide protection against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.