Question 1

how much pain is unusual with mirena?

Accepted Answer

Mirena IUD: Some patients experience mild cramping in the first few hours after Mirena insertion. Ibuprofen is typically sufficient to provide relief. Most are pain free soon after insertion.

Question 2

i want to know if it is useless if i have the mirena and still dink dianne? can this mix things up?

Accepted Answer

It is safe: It is safe to use a pill and the Mirena at the same time. It will not mix anything up. Many women actually choose to do this because they like the superior contraceptive effect of the Mirena, but use the pill to help their skin. It is totally safe to do so!

Question 3

i had my mirena removed 2 weeks ago. it was not in it's proper place but now i'm wondering if i should get a second one. are my chances good?

Accepted Answer

YES: assuming that it is inserted correctly, it should be fine.

Question 4

i have the mirena since august 2016. i have gained 8kg since then. i live much healthier and i have started to exercise. any advise what to do?

Accepted Answer

Diet/exercise: Mirena can cause weight gain due to hormonal effectis. Cut out carbs, cross train and reduce portions to 5 small meals/day.

Question 5

does a mirena break or stretch a hymen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: To insert an IUD such as Mirena, a speculum is inserted in the vagina so the cervix can be visualized, and this stretches the hymen.  Women who have used tampons have usually stretched the hymen and do not find the speculum to be painful when inserted.

Question 6

how effective is mirena (levonorgestrel)?

Accepted Answer

Very effective: Mirena (levonorgestrel) is one of the most effective non-permanent methods of birth control. It is better than 99% effective.

Question 7

will the merina iud make me put on weight?

Accepted Answer

No it will not: The hormone of the Mirena (levonorgestrel)  IUD tends to work locally in your uterus and pelvis to reduce your risks of pregnancy very effectively. Having a Mirena (levonorgestrel) inserted and practicing "safe sex" , using condoms to reduce your risk of sexually transmitted infections will keep you healthy and happy.  Not eating well balanced nutritious meals and not exercising regularly will "make you put on weight".

Question 8

must a mirena be removed by a gynaecologist?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: Many GPs will have both the training &amp; experience to remove an IUD. A call to the office nurse may clarify if such procedures are part of the care offered. Some may defer this when it is not a practice common in the region.

Question 9

i want my daughter 17 years to get the mirena

Accepted Answer

She should see a Dr: Mirena IUD is a non-hormone contraceptive device that is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. It does not prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections and may actually predispose the patient toward Pelvic Inflammatory Disease if the pt has multiple partners/high risk sex. That said, your daughter needs to be evaluated in person by a Gyn Dr to discuss all the potential options/side effects.

Question 10

can the mirena (levonorgestrel) cause break outs?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud causes an extremely tiny amount of hormone into your body everyday for about 5 years. The dose is so small that it is very unlikely to cause acne or any other systemic illness. There are lots of reasons for acne to get worse, but the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is not a very likely cause.

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How much pain is unusual with mirena?

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I want to know if it is useless if i have the mirena and still dink dianne? can this mix things up?

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I had my mirena removed 2 weeks ago. it was not in it's proper place but now i'm wondering if i should get a second one. are my chances good?

A member asked:

I have the mirena since august 2016. i have gained 8kg since then. i live much healthier and i have started to exercise. any advise what to do?

A member asked:

Does a mirena break or stretch a hymen?

A member asked:

How effective is mirena (levonorgestrel)?

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Will the merina iud make me put on weight?

A member asked:

Must a mirena be removed by a gynaecologist?

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I want my daughter 17 years to get the mirena

A member asked:

Can the mirena (levonorgestrel) cause break outs?

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