Question 1

i have a mirena (levonorgestrel) iud, would taking st. john's wort decrease the iuds  effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: There is a potential for decreased effectiveness of the contraception.  While I personally believe this risk to be low due to the nature of the Mirena (levonorgestrel), (levonorgestrel) there is no specific data on Mirena (levonorgestrel) and St. John's.  I would consider an alternative to the St John's wort or stop it altogother.

Question 2

can the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud come out?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The expulsion rate is higher if it was recently put in. Check the string. If you or your partner cannot feel the string, see your doctor right away and use another type of birth control (e.g. Condoms) until then. You can also have your doctor take it out any time before the 5 years is up if you decide to try and get pregnant. Take care.

Question 3

can i self remove my mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?

Accepted Answer

No: Have your gyn do it as it is usually easy to remove but sometimes it could get stuck or imbedded.

Question 4

embedded mirena (levonorgestrel) iud. what are symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Pain or abnormal bl: Bleeding, sometimes no sxs, if it is indeed imbedded it needs to be removed.

Question 5

can any medications effect the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?

Accepted Answer

Short answer: no: If you mean will any medications make it less effective the answer is no. But certain meds may make your bleeding heavier with the Mirena (levonorgestrel) (warfarin/plavix/lovenox) but these would increase your bleeding if you didn't have a mirena (levonorgestrel). There are no interactions with antibiotics, anti retrovirals, seizure meds, etc. This is one of the reasons i like iuds so much. Very few interactions.

Question 6

what are the dangers of using the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: Pain and cramping with insertion are common, but not dangerous. The chances of you getting an infection may increase slightly. You could get pregnant and not know it. You should expect some spotting for the first year. Perforation of the uterus is very rare. A broken string can require a hysteroscopy to remove it in the future. Cutting the string too short can cause pain for your partner.

Question 7

what do you suggest if my dr recommended mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?

Accepted Answer

Talk to them: If your doctor is suggesting the mirena, (levonorgestrel) you should discuss the risks and benefits with them. There is usually a good reason why a doctor recommends medical treatment. The Mirena (levonorgestrel) has many benefits, decreased menstrual bleeding, decreased risk of endometrial cancer, decreased pain with periods, effective contraception, etc.

Question 8

is it possible that mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is making me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but uncommon: Less than 5% of Mirena (levonorgestrel) patients report weight gain per fda data.

Question 9

what could happen if the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is not removed after the 5 years?

Accepted Answer

Probably nOthing: In europe is approve for 7 yrs. Fda approved it for 5. So in conclusion might be safe to leave it in.

Question 10

what exactly does it feel like to have a mirena (levonorgestrel) iud fall out on its own?

Accepted Answer

Varies: This might be associated with a small amount of cramping or nothing at all.  It is most likely to fall out early after its insertion and/or during a period.

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Can i self remove my mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?

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Embedded mirena (levonorgestrel) iud. what are symptoms?

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