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A member asked:

Does antibiotics affect the mirena, like it does with other contraceptives?

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No: The few antibiotics that might interfere with BC might do so by interfering with absorption from the GI tract. Since the hormonal component of the minera is in the device & absorbed directly into the lining of the womb this does not occur. The IUD by itself, without its hormonal coating has some direct BC effect.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/7/2019

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