Therapeutic Indications Of Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System It is used to prevent pregnancy Mirena is placed in the uterus by a healthcare professional Mirena contains 52 mg of a single hormone called levonorgestrel, a type of progestin, that is often used in birth control pills Because Mirena slowly releases a continuous low dose of levonorgestrel into your uterus, only small amounts of the hormone enter your bloodstream Method Of Administration Of Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Mirena is placed in the uterus by a healthcare professional Undesirable Side Effects Of Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from: abdominal or pelvic pain inflammation or infection of the outer part of your vagina (vulvovaginitis) headache or migraine vaginal discharge Pain, bleeding, or dizziness during and after placement. Changes in bleeding Missed menstrual periods Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System Talk to your doctor before taking it, you should also tell your doctor: are or might be pregnant; Mirena cannot be used as an emergency contraceptive have a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or have had PID in the past unless you have had a normal pregnancy after the infection went away have an untreated genital infection now have had a serious pelvic infection in the past 3 months after a pregnancy can get infections easily. For example, if you: have multiple sexual partners or your partner has multiple sexual partners have problems with your immune system use or abuse intravenous drugs have or suspect you might have cancer of the uterus or cerv have bleeding from the vagina that has not been explained have liver disease or a liver tumor have breast cancer or any other cancer that is sensitive to progestin (a female hormone), now or in the past have an intrauterine device in your uterus already have a condition of the uterus that changes the shape of the uterine cavity, such as large fibroid tumors are allergic to levonorgestrel, silicone, polyethylene, silica, barium sulfate or iron oxide Storage Conditions Of Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System Store below 25°c Don’t refrigerate Used patches still contain some active hormones. To protect the environment, the patches should be disposed of with care. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store in the original package to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.