If you have any further questions, please speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you. Due to regulatory changes, the content of the following patient information leaflet may. The intrauterine device iud that releases levonorgestrel 20 mcgday mirena, referred to as lng20 has been studied in women following endometrial ablation. Read this patient information carefully before you decide if mirena is right for you. Counsel women to contact their health care provider immediately if, at any time, they are unable to palpate the implant.
Due to regulatory changes, the content of the following patient information leaflet may vary from the one found in your medicine pack. Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device iud that can provide longterm birth control contraception. A guide for those considering birth control with mirena. Pre and postplacement counselling mirena healthcare. Less than 1% of users get a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease pid.
Please refer to the local patient information leaflet for the information. Clinical trials of mirena excluded women with a history of ectopic pregnancy. The patient information leaflet included in the mirena package should be given to the patient prior to placement and they should be given the opportunity to read the information and discuss fully any questions the patient may have concerning mirena as well as other methods of contraception and therapies for heavy menstrual bleeding. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. Oct 30, 2017 the intrauterine system ius is a very effective method of contraception. In the event of an intrauterine pregnancy with mirena, consider the following.
What is the difference between kyleena, liletta, skyla and mirena. If you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily, or have certain cancers, dont use mirena. Mirena is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for up to 5 years. Mirena levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system side. Iud information reproductive health access project. If you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily, or have certain cancers, dont use skyla. Mirena may be used with caution in women who have congenital heart disease or valvular heart disease at risk of infective inflammation of the heart muscle.
Mirena is a small intrauterine contraceptive made of soft, flexible plastic that is put in place by your healthcare provider during an office visit mirena is one of the most effective forms of birth control available in the united statesover 99% effective1 mirena prevents pregnancy for as long as you want, for up to 5 years. The patient information leaflet of the estrogen replacement therapy should also be consulted for additional information. Bayer plc 400 south oak way, reading, rg2 6ad telephone. Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device iud thats inserted into the uterus for longterm contraception. In diabetic users of mirena, the blood glucose concentration should be monitored. What mirena is and what it is used for page number 2. Patient information leaflets this leaflet gives you information about the hormone coil that your doctor has recommended. The information in this booklet applies only to mirena. We acknowledge receipt of your amendment dated august 23, 20, june 25, 2014, july 6, july 23, october 9, and october 19. Please compare the leaflet preparedrevised date towards the end of the leaflet to establish if there have been any changes. Nda 21225 mirena fda approved 08 june 2017 fdaapproved patient labeling patient information mirena muranah levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system mirena does not protect against hiv infection aids and other sexually transmitted infections stis. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Fdaapproved patient labeling patient information mirena mur. Progesterone is a hormone found in other preparations, including the oral contraceptive pill.
If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, please ask your doctor or nurse. Helping you choose the method of contraception thats best. The intrauterine system ius is a very effective method of contraception. The ius is a method of longacting reversible contraception larc. Larc is very effective because it doesnt depend on you remembering to take or use contraception. Brand names paragard mirena, skyla, liletta, and others when does the iud start working. Approximately 3 out of 4 patients with health insurance have coverage for. Pharmaceutical form mirena consists of a white or almost white drug core covered with an opaque membrane, which is mounted on the vertical stem of a tbody.
This prior approval supplemental new drug application provides for changes to the w. Patient information for nexplanon etonogestrel implant 68 mg. Patient information prescription information prescriber information please see important safety information for kyleena, mirena or skyla on third page and accompanying full prescribing information for kyleena, mirena and skyla. You will only be prompted once per visit to the website. Bayer womens healthcare support specialty pharmacy. Mirena global website womens guide longacting contraceptive. The information in this fact sheet has been provided for educational purposes only. The bleeding profile with mirena is quite different from that of copper intrauterine devices, which frequently increase bleeding, whereas mirena decreases it figure 3.
It is placed inside the uterus womb to prevent pregnancy. The device is a tshaped plastic frame thats inserted into the uterus, where it. If pregnancy should occur with mirena in place, mirena should be removed. Mirena levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system. Mirena decreases abnormally heavy menstrual blood loss. Should breast cancer be diagnosed, your doctor may consider removal of mirena. Registration conditions of mirena could differ in each country, please refer to your local prescribing information for more information. Kyleena is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for each year of use 98. For more information about accessing mirena, contact the womens healthcare whc support center. Skyla levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system is a hormonereleasing iud that prevents pregnancy for up to 3 years. For additional important safety information about mirena please see page 16 of this. Mirena is a tshaped intrauterine delivery system ius which after insertion releases the hormone levonorgestrel into the womb. Mirena patient information including how should i take what should i discuss with my healthcare provider before taking levonorgestrel intrauterine system.
Mirena is a small intrauterine contraceptive made of soft, flexible plastic that is put in place by your healthcare provider during an office visit mirena is one of the most effective forms of. Gather information and consult with a physician about. Before prescribing nexplanon, please read the accompanying prescribing information. Fnpnsw has taken every care to ensure that the information is accurate. Nexplanon does not protect against hiv or other stds. The hormonereleasing iud mirena family planning nsw. Removal or manipulation of mirena may result in pregnancy loss. Please refer to the local patient information leaflet for the information applicable in your country. Mirena is a thin plastic tshaped device containing levonorgestrel which is a synthetic form of the female hormone known as progesterone. Mirena patient information this provides medical and scientific information on mirena in general. See 17 for patient counseling information and fdaapproved patient labeling revised. The hormonereleasing iud mirena what is the hormonereleasing iud.
Mirena is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding without a known reason in women who want to use a hormonal contraceptive method and have achieved menarche i. Prior to insertion, give the patient the patient information booklet. Mirena is an intrauterine system ius containing 52 mg levonorgestrel. Fdaapproved patient information bedford gynaecologist. What you need to know before you use mirena page number 3. This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain levonorgestrel. If pregnancy should occur with mirena in place, mirena. Fdaapproved patient information patient information mirena muranah levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system mirena does not protect against hiv infection aids and other sexually transmitted diseases stds. Antibiotic preventive medication should be administered to these patients when inserting or removing mirena. The progestin iuds start working 7 days after they. Select choice of specialty pharmacies specialty pharmacy fax phone hours of operation q cvs specialty in the. Once fitted, it works as a contraceptive for as long as you need it to, up to between three or five years, when it needs to be replaced. On this page about mirena you will find information relating to side effects, age restrictions, food interactions, whether the medicine is available at a government subsidised price on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme pbs as well as other useful information.
Fdaapproved patient labeling patient information mirena. If you have any questions about mirena, have a conversation with your healthcare provider, who can help you decide which birth control option is best for you. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. Use condoms or another backup method of birth control for the first 7 days after the iud is inserted to prevent pregnancy. This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having the intra uterine system ius, known as mirena, inserted. Some types of ius may also be used to treat heavy periods menorrhagia. It is a small plastic device in the shape of a t with a hormone called levonorgestrel in its stem. Commissioned by the national institute for health and clinic excellence, october 2005. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital. Mirena is an intrauterine system ius affecting the movement of sperm inside the womb, preventing fertilisation. Mirena levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system is a hormonereleasing iud that prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years. Mirena prescribing information this provides medical and scientific information on mirena in general.
How long will i be bleeding heavily after mirena coil. The patient information leaflet included in the mirena package should be given to the patient prior to placement and they should be given the opportunity to read the information and. We acknowledge receipt of your amendment dated august 23, 20, june 25, 2014, july 6, july 23, october 9, and october 19, 2015. National collaborating centre for womens and childrens health. On this page about mirena you will find information relating to side effects, age restrictions, food interactions, whether the medicine is available at a government subsidised price on the. Mirena patient information leaflet pil by bayer plc. Pdf icon download leaflet view the patient leaflet in pdf format. For additional information about mirena, including side effects, please see mirena safety considerations and the patient information. Mirena also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception. Mirena levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system patients. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Mirayna levonorgestrel intrauterine delivery system. Mirena has anyone else experienced a brown discharge. Patient information prescription information prescriber information please see important safety information for kyleena, mirena or skyla on third page and accompanying full prescribing.