Myths & Misperceptions
The facts from an expert
Welcome to our video series dedicated to shedding light on the truths about Mirena and the intrauterine system (IUS). In this series, we aim to address the myths & misperceptions surrounding these highly effective and widely used contraceptive options.
Whether you’ve heard conflicting information or simply want to learn more, our goal is to provide clear, evidence-based insights to empower you in making informed decisions about your reproductive health.
Join Dr Aamena Salar, a GP with a specialist interest in Women's Health, as she separates fact from fiction. Dr Salar has been counseling, reassuring and fitting Mirena for over 15 years.
This video series presents engaging content, with each video lasting between 29 seconds and 1 minute 33 seconds.
Join us to gain valuable insights in just a short amount of time!
We hope you feel reassured and confident that Mirena is still the right option for you.
If you haven't found the answers you were looking for please consult your healthcare professional.
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INDICATION FOR MIRENA
Mirena® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUS that helps prevent pregnancy for up to 8 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods for up to 5 years in women. If symptoms do not return after five years of use, Mirena can be considered for continued use for up to eight years. Mirena provides endometrial protection for up to 4 years.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- If you have a pelvic or genital infection, get infections easily, or have certain cancers, don't use Mirena. Less than 1% of users get a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
- If you have persistent pelvic or stomach pain, or excessive bleeding after placement, tell your healthcare provider (HCP). If Mirena comes out, call your HCP and avoid intercourse or use non-hormonal back-up birth control (such as condoms or spermicide). Mirena may go into or through the wall of the uterus and cause other problems.
- Pregnancy while using Mirena is uncommon but 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 3 to 6 months and remain irregular. Periods over time usually become shorter, lighter, or may stop.
Mirena does not protect against HIV or STIs.
Only you and your HCP can decide if Mirena is right for you. Mirena is available by prescription only.
For important risk and usage information about Mirena, please see Full Patient Information Leaflet
Reporting adverse events and quality complaints
If you get any side effects talk to your doctor, pharmacist, nurse or other healthcare professional. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Please report information of when Mirena was inserted and removed, as applicable.
