2024年4月11日 · Mirena is one of several hormonal IUDs that the Food and Drug Administration has approved. It's been shown to prevent pregnancy for up to eight years. Mirena gives long-term birth control. It can be used in people assigned female at birth who haven't been through menopause. This includes teenagers. Among various pluses, Mirena:

2023年8月23日 · The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) contains levonorgestrel, a female hormone that can cause changes in your cervix and uterus. Mirena is a T-shaped plastic intrauterine device that is placed in the uterus where it slowly releases the hormone.

Mirena ® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 8 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods for up to 5 years in women who choose intrauterine contraception.

2023年7月21日 · Mirena is a kind of hormonal birth control. It belongs to a group of drugs called progestins and contains the active ingredient levonorgestrel. (The active ingredient is what makes a medication...

2023年12月18日 · The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting contraceptive that works by releasing synthetic hormones into the uterus. Side effects of Mirena IUDs include changes in vaginal...

Mirena is indicated to prevent pregnancy for up to 8 years. The system should be replaced after Year 8 if continued use is desired. Mirena is indicated for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding for up to 5 years in women who choose to use intrauterine contraception.

2023年5月5日 · There are five options to choose from: Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, Kyleena, and Paragard. They can be divided into two main types: hormonal and copper (nonhormonal). Mirena works by slowly...

2024年6月21日 · A hormonal IUD (intrauterine device) is a small, T-shaped device a healthcare provider inserts into your vagina to prevent pregnancy. It’s a highly effective method of birth control that works by releasing small amounts of the hormone progestin into your body.

2016年12月21日 · Mirena is a brand-name IUD that releases the hormone levonorgestrel. Here’s what you need to know about Mirena to decide if it’s a good birth control option for you. Mirena can be used to...

There are four brands of hormonal IUDs available in the U.S.: Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, and Skyla. They all work the same and have the same kind of hormone in them. Different hormonal IUDs last for different lengths of time: the Mirena and Liletta IUDs work for up to 8 years.