Saturday, September 15, 2007

Mirena

Mirena is an estrogen-free intrauterine contraceptive (IUC) that delivers small amounts of hormone directly to the uterus. Mirena is a tiny T-shaped piece of plastic that is placed into the uterus by your health care professional. Once Mirena is in place, it begins to slowly release small amounts of the hormone levonorgestrel into your uterus.

Mirena is 99.9% effective in preventing pregnancy for up to 5 years (or less, if you choose). It Provides lower and steadier hormones than the pill, and it won’t cause significant weight gain, YAY! Mirena may also help shorten, lighten or even eliminate periods, and that is another YAY!
Mirena is easily removed with quick return to fertility.

Ok, I know you all are wondering if it's safe to use Mirena. Candidates for Mirena have had children, and are in stable relationships. There has not been a risk or history of having ectopic pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease. Mirena does not protect against HIV or STD's. Ovarian cysts may occur, and then typically disappear. Mirena had also been FDA approved.

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