What is Mirena and how does it work?
Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device, or IUD, that can be used for long-term birth control and to treat heavy periods. Mirena IUDs work to prevent pregnancy by thickening the mucus in the cervix, which stops sperm from fertilizing an egg, and thinning the lining of the uterus, which suppresses menstrual bleeding.
Who should not use Mirena?
breast cancer. carcinoma cancer of the cervix. cancer of the uterus. cancer in the lining of the uterus.
Why is Mirena bad?
Serious side effects: Mirena IUD can get expelled from the uterus, which increases the risk of pregnancy. This may happen to any women; however, a few females are at a higher risk: Women who have previously expelled an IUD. Females who are younger than 20 years.
How painful is the Mirena?
People usually feel some cramping or pain when they’re getting their IUD placed. The pain can be worse for some, but luckily it only lasts for a minute or two. Some doctors tell you to take pain medicine before you get the IUD to help prevent cramps.
Can I run after IUD insertion?
There is about 1% chance of the IUD slipping or being expelled, and the chance is highest in the first few weeks. You should be fine to return to your usual activities after the appointment, but avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours as this may bring on cramping.
Will I lose weight after Mirena?
To sum up, you could notice you lose a few pounds right away after your IUD is removed. Yet it’s also not unheard of to gain more weight, or have difficulty losing the weight you gained while the IUD was in place.
Can Mirena cause depression?
Can the Mirena IUD cause depression? Some people experience mood changes while using hormonal contraception. Data suggest that around 6.4% of people who use the Mirena IUD experience low mood or depression within 5 years.
Does Mirena make you tired?
The most commonly reported adverse effects are alterations of menstrual bleeding patterns, nausea, abdominal/pelvic pain, headache/migraine, dizziness, fatigue, amenorrhea, ovarian cysts, genital discharge, acne/seborrhea, breast tenderness, and vulvovaginitis.