Question 1

do i need to also use a condom with a mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?

Accepted Answer

To prevent STDs: Not to improve the pregnancy prevention but always a good idea for sexual transmitted disease prevention.  The Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is one of the most effective forms of birth control even besting the results of a tubal ligation.

Question 2

i got the mirena iud on 5/23 by second day that my period started. my 1st check up is 6/18. my doctor told me no sex without a condom for a month. me ?

Accepted Answer

Good advice: You do want your Mirena IUD to be effective, so follow the MD's advice and avoid mshaps.

Question 3

i had a mirena iud implanted on monday oct 23rd on the 8th day of my cycle.  my barrier method of contraception (condom) broke during sexual intercourse tuesday oct 24th and i am very concerned.  will i need to take emergency contraception?  or will the m

Accepted Answer

No: An IUD works as emergency contraception, if a woman gets an IUD after having sex. If she already had an IUD before sex, then that is very good contraception, so no back-up method is needed to prevent pregnancy. If she keeps worrying about pregnancy, she can do a home urine pregnancy test. Tests are inexpensive, very accurate, and sold in stores everywhere. Adding condoms helps prevent infections.

Question 4

do antibiotics affect birth control, specifically iuds? i'm on cipro (ciprofloxacin) and have a mirena iud.

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: All IUDs prevent pregnancy, and antibiotics don't interfere with them. Mirena (levonorgestrel) combines the usual action of an IUD with the hormonal effects of the progesterone-type drug included with it. A few antibiotics can affect the hormone's effectiveness, but most won't, including ciprofloxacin.

Question 5

can i have a mirena iud inserted as a virgin?

Accepted Answer

IUD ?: Although this may be somewhat more painful for you if you have never had sexual intercourse, it can be done, but your gyn physician may advise against it if he/she is not comfortable with IUD insertion without a previous pregnancy.

Question 6

can u get pregnant while you have the mirena(iud)?

Accepted Answer

Yes but rare : Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud failures are possible but not very common. If you think you are pregnant check a pregnancy test. If it's positive it's very important that you see your doctor immediately. The risk of tubal pregnancy under these rare circumstances is  25%.

Question 7

what helps on conceiving a child after a mirena iud?

Accepted Answer

If trying to get...: If trying to get pregnant (presuming 28 day cycles), be sure to have sex twice a day starting from day 11-12, for six days. Be happy, enjoy life, and don't think about pregnancy too much. It will happen when it happens, and if half a year goes by with nothing happening, then ask the doctor about it. Start on prenatal vitamins, to help prevent certain types of birth defects when pregnancy happens.

Question 8

is it okay to use a monistat product if you have a mirena iud?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It would be fine. They have no negative interaction.

Question 9

does topamax (topiramate) lower the efficiency of the mirena iud?

Accepted Answer

No: It can lower the effectiveness of oral contraceptives but nit iuds.

Question 10

ive had mirena iud for 3 years now. my cycles have started bk to being 10-12 days long. why? also before the mirena my cycles were much shorter. cycles are still light though just too long. 33 years old?

Accepted Answer

: There may be other causes for extended menstrual bleeding not related to an IUD, however, uterine contractions can force the IUD into the cervical canal, which will cause pain and additional bleeding.  See your GYN physician who may order ultrasound to determine whether the IUD is not in proper position, which may need replacement with a new IUD.

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I got the mirena iud on 5/23 by second day that my period started. my 1st check up is 6/18. my doctor told me no sex without a condom for a month. me ?

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I had a mirena iud implanted on monday oct 23rd on the 8th day of my cycle. my barrier method of contraception (condom) broke during sexual intercourse tuesday oct 24th and i am very concerned. will i need to take emergency contraception? or will the m

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Do antibiotics affect birth control, specifically iuds? i'm on cipro (ciprofloxacin) and have a mirena iud.

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Can i have a mirena iud inserted as a virgin?

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Can u get pregnant while you have the mirena(iud)?

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Is it okay to use a monistat product if you have a mirena iud?

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Does topamax (topiramate) lower the efficiency of the mirena iud?

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Ive had mirena iud for 3 years now. my cycles have started bk to being 10-12 days long. why? also before the mirena my cycles were much shorter. cycles are still light though just too long. 33 years old?

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