Mirena IUD : What is it?
• Levonorgestrel-containing hormonal Mirena IUD coil ? intrauterine device is a plastic T-shaped frame, from which the blood of women every day released a small amount of the hormone levonorgestrel (a substance widely used in the manufacture of oral contraceptives).
• Features of the method is that the action of the hormone component is predominantly local.
• hormonal Mirena coil is introduced into the uterus for up to 5 years.
• In Ukraine, the intrauterine system registered under the name « Mirena ».
Mirena IUD : mechanism of action
The mechanism of action of hormonal Mirena IUD coil is in blocking ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary to fertilization), and delayed development of the endometrium, which is implemented fertilized egg. Thus the principle is similar with that of combined oral contraceptives, hormonal implants and injections (injections).
Mirena IUD : What is the efficacy?
Hormonal Mirena coil is one of the most reliable and long-term contraceptive methods. Hormonal Mirena IUD coil combines the properties of an intrauterine device or hormonal contraceptives. On 100 women using the method in the first year is less than 1 case of unplanned pregnancy (2 cases per 1000 women).
Mirena IUD ? how soon a woman will become pregnant after using?
Restoration of fertility (ability to get pregnant ) after discontinuation of the method occurs almost immediately. In extremely rare cases, this process lasts for a period of 3-6 months.
Mirena IUD does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Hormonal Mirena coil as well as all other hormonal means, do not protect against STDs, it is important to consider when choosing a contraceptive method.
Mirena IUD coil and side effects
Some women using hormonal Mirena IUD coil celebrate the appearance of these effects:
• reduction in the intensity and duration of menstrual bleeding until the end of menstruation;
• acne;
• headaches;
• sensitivity of the mammary glands;
• nausea;
• weight gain;
• dizziness;
• mood swings;
• ovarian cysts.
Is it dangerous to change the nature of the use of monthly hormonal Mirena IUD coil?
If you are using hormonal Mirena IUD coil can be expected that the monthly will become more scarce, less time, and in some cases even may be absent for an extended period. Nature of menstruation recover quickly after use of hormonal Mirena coil.
Mirena IUD coil and its impact on women’s health
Hormone spiral Mirena IUD helps prevent pelvic inflammatory disease, iron deficiency, reduces symptoms of diseases such as: endometriosis, reduces symptoms algodismenorei ? pain during menstruation, in some cases to reduce the size of myoma nodes.
Mirena IUD: What is the cost of an intrauterine system?
In our country, the drug comes to medical facilities through the representatives of pharmaceutical companies because of its cost, including installation of the system may vary. The average cost is approximately equivalent to U.S. $ 200, which is more economical than, for example, the reception quality COCs (combined oral contraceptives) for 5 years.
Mirena IUD: how soon after birth can begin to use?
The introduction of hormonal Mirena coil should delay until until after birth will be at least 4 weeks. Studies have confirmed the safety of the establishment of the hormonal Mirena IUD coil in women who breastfeed.
Mirena IUD: When to use the method is contraindicated?
If the history of women there are indications of severe acute liver disease (jaundice, active hepatitis, severe cirrhosis, liver tumors), in this case, the introduction of hormonal spiral Mirena is contraindicated.
In addition, hormone spiral Mirena IUD is not recommended if:
• A woman suffered a deep vein thrombosis of lower extremities;
• a woman treated for breast cancer.
If a woman has a severe disease, chronic infections or malignancies appointment hormonal Mirena coil should be harmonized with related specialists.
Do I need to use additional contraception after the hormonal Mirena IUD coil?
If the hormonal Mirena IUD coil is introduced within 7 days after the onset of menstruation, the need to use an auxiliary method of contraception is not. After the start of the menstrual cycle has been more than 7 days (hormonal Mirena coil can be introduced as a doctor in any time after it has ascertained that the woman is not pregnant) woman is recommended to use a helper method of contraception (condom) within the next 7 days.
Mirena IUD: how soon after miscarriage can set it up?
Immediately after artificial or spontaneous abortion in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, provided there are no signs of infection, you can enter the hormonal Mirena IUD coil on the expiry of 7 days.
Can I use hormonal Mirena IUD coil again?
Existing studies proved the safety of using two or more consecutive intrauterine systems.
