Mirena is a hormonal IUD (intrauterine device) that secretes a synthetic form of the hormone progestin (levonorgestrel), into the uterus. It is inserted through the vagina into the uterus by a doctor.

After removing a Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) people may experience bleeding and discomfort. Some may also experience psychological symptoms, known as the Mirena crash. The Mirena intrauterine ...

Deborah Bateson has attended advisory committees for Bayer and provided professional training for clinicians which have been sponsored by Bayer as part of her role as Medical Director of Family ...

When you get an IUD, it’s normal to feel cramping. “Your uterus is a muscle, and when you place something inside of it, the muscle responds by tightening,” says Lisa Holloway, a nurse practitioner ...

When it comes to navigating long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options, intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are one of the most talked about options. These T-shaped devices have ...

Mirena can cause common side effects like abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, and headaches, which usually subside within a few weeks. Serious side effects of Mirena include perforation or expulsion of ...

Birth control has come a long way in the past decade. While the pill will always be a go-to among women looking to prevent pregnancy, another form of contraception is quickly gaining popularity: ...

Earlier this summer on Naga Munchetty’s BBC Radio 5 Live show, the presenter shared her experience of having a coil (IUD) fitted. While the procedure is safe and effective, for Naga, like plenty of ...

Mirena is a type of hormonal intrauterine device (IUD). This long-term contraceptive releases levonorgestrel, a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone, into the body. Mirena ...

How Does Mirena Work for Birth Control? Mirena is a small, flexible plastic, T-shaped system that slowly releases small amounts of a progestin hormone (levonorgestrel) into your uterus. It is the same ...

If you have a womb and, at some point, have hoped against placing a baby in it, chances are you will have heard some birth control horror stories. And for many, interuterine devices (IUD), or the coil ...