{"id":54263,"date":"2022-10-03T11:32:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T15:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=54263"},"modified":"2023-08-04T16:06:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T20:06:36","slug":"mirena-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/mirena-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Mirena side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#common-mirena-side-effects\">Common Mirena side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#serious-side-effects\">Serious side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#acne\">Acne<\/a> | <a href=\"#weight-gain\">Weight gain<\/a> | <a href=\"#hair-loss\">Hair loss<\/a> | <a href=\"#device-complications\">Device complications<\/a> | <a href=\"#side-effects-timeline\">Side effects timeline<\/a> | <a href=\"#contraindications\">Contraindications<\/a> | <a href=\"#warnings\">Warnings<\/a> | <a href=\"#interactions\">Interactions<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-avoid-side-effects\">How to avoid side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-treat-side-effects\">How to treat side effects<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena is a brand-name women\u2019s hormonal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/iud-birth-control-contraceptive-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intrauterine device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IUD). Mirena provides up to seven years of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/birth-control-options\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birth control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it can also be prescribed to treat prolonged menstrual bleeding for up to five years. Mirena steadily releases <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/levonorgestrel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levonorgestrel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a progestin hormone, directly onto the uterine lining. By doing this, it both prevents monthly ovulation and changes the lining in the cervix and uterus to prevent sperm movement and egg attachment. Like other hormonal birth control methods, side effects are commonly experienced. Most of these are mild and related to the effects of the hormone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-mirena-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects of Mirena<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dcbd6aa2-b3fa-479a-a676-56ea742962fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Mirena intrauterine system are menstrual changes. Ranging from menstrual cycle irregularities to changes in blood flow, most women will experience one or more of these problems at some point within the months following an IUD insertion. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/462405\/Mirena\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">order of incidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the most common side effects of Mirena are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altered menstrual periods or irregular bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased uterine bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missed periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genital discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genital swelling and infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast tenderness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benign ovarian cysts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acne<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe menstrual cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genital tract bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful intercourse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decrease in sexual interest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"serious-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of Mirena<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/462405\/Mirena\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Mirena include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perforation of the uterus or cervix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ectopic pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic inflammatory disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sepsis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"acne\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena and acne<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dcbd6aa2-b3fa-479a-a676-56ea742962fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In clinical trials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, almost 7% of participants reported problems with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/acne-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acne<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the incidence may be as high as 15%. While progestin-only birth control pills are known to cause acne, both hormonal and copper IUDs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7263356\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are most strongly associated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with acne. This applies to all women, whether they have acne or not at the time of the IUD insertion. If acne occurs or worsens after an IUD has been inserted, talk to the prescribing healthcare provider for treatment options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"weight-gain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena and weight gain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain can occur in women who use Mirena over several years. In one clinical study, approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirenahcp.com\/safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of women reported gaining weight after six or more years with the device. Six years is a long time, so it\u2019s not clear if the device was responsible for that weight gain. If body weight inches upwards in the years after an IUD has been inserted, talk to a healthcare professional for medical advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hair-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena and hair loss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alopecia, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/hair-loss-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hair loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a reported side effect of Mirena, but the incidence is unknown. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contraceptionjournal.org\/article\/S0010-7824(07)00346-0\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that 0.33% of women with a levonorgestrel IUD had problems with hair loss. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2e07c155-21e1-4781-9633-ce8bddd47080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% of women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experienced hair loss in the clinical trials for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/kyleena\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kyleena<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a levonorgestrel-releasing IUD similar to Mirena and made by the same manufacturer, Bayer. Suffice to say that some women will experience hair loss or hair thinning while using a Mirena IUD. Ask the prescriber for medical advice if hair loss becomes a problem. In most cases, hair loss is reversible if the IUD is removed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"device-complications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena device complications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible for the Mirena device to migrate within the uterus and either be expelled from the body or end up near the cervical canal. This is a fairly common side effect and usually happens in the weeks or months following its insertion. In more serious cases, the device can either embed itself in the muscles lining the uterus (myometrial embedment) or even cut a hole in the uterus. Perforation is more likely in women who have the device inserted shortly after delivering a baby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Mirena-levonorgestrel-93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(0.6%)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than in other women (0.1%). In the worst cases, the device can rupture the uterus, migrate into the abdominal cavity, and possibly result in a serious infection. Surgery will be required to remove the device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects-timeline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How soon do Mirena side effects start?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects, such as cramping, abdominal pain, and menstrual changes, typically start within <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirena-us.com\/mirena-side-effects-and-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few weeks or months<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after the Mirena IUD has been inserted. Other side effects, such as acne, decreased libido, weight gain, depression, and hair loss, are delayed side effects. They may not be a noticeable problem until several months or years following the insertion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do Mirena side effects last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena\u2019s most common side effects improve in the first few months. Cramping typically gets better in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirena-us.com\/mirena-side-effects-and-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">few weeks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while menstrual irregularities and ovarian cysts typically last three to six months. Other side effects, such as acne, may require treatment to improve. Most others are reversible when the device is removed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the long-term side effects of Mirena?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mirena device can remain in the uterus for up to seven years. The most likely long-term side effects are physical problems with the device. The device can either move to another part of the reproductive tract, be expelled entirely, or break, making it less effective at preventing pregnancy. The device can also puncture or rupture the uterus and even pass from the uterine cavity into the abdomen and other organs. Perforation is most often caused during the insertion, so it\u2019s primarily an early side effect. However, if the IUD is inserted correctly, perforation is typically a delayed or long-term side effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"contraindications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena contraindications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena is never used in women with certain medical conditions, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a history of PID, or conditions that increase the risk of PID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any history of uterine lining swelling immediately following a pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uterine or cervical cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/breast-cancer-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other hormone-sensitive cancers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal vaginal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untreated swelling or infection of the cervix or vagina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uterus irregularities such as fibroids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver disease or liver tumor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unremoved IUD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete abortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infected abortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies to any part of the IUD or its medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena is never used as emergency contraception.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena is contraindicated during pregnancy and is never inserted if a pregnancy is known or suspected. If a woman becomes pregnant, the Mirena device will probably be removed, but the procedure risks ending the pregnancy. Leaving Mirena in place during pregnancy increases the risk for infection, sepsis, miscarriage, and premature birth. In rare cases, babies have been born with birth defects when an IUD remains in the uterus. If the fetus is female, it can be born with male sexual characteristics because of its elevated exposure to the progestin hormones released by the device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena can be inserted in women who are breastfeeding. However, healthcare providers are urged to wait at least six weeks after the baby has been delivered before inserting the device because of the higher risk of perforation. Levonorgestrel crosses into breast milk, but no problems have been reported in nursing infants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena is FDA-approved to be used in any woman of any age following the first period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena is only used in women of reproductive age.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena warnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena may not be right for everyone. Aside from contraindications, some medical conditions increase the risk of problems. As a result, healthcare providers may be cautious about inserting a Mirena device or may have to watch more closely for side effects or other issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cautions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of possible device risks, such as perforation of the uterus, Mirena use is generally avoided, but not prohibited:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within six weeks of delivery of a baby<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the uterus has returned to normal following pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a uterus is oriented backward rather than forward (retroverted uterus)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of possible complications during the insertion procedure, healthcare providers may take extra measures performing an insertion in people with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizure disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding problems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of possible adverse effects, healthcare providers may need to monitor women who have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of ectopic pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clots or a history of blood clots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors for blood clots such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe arterial diseases such as stroke or heart attack<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/blood-pressure-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/high-cholesterol-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High cholesterol<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lupus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/migraine-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or severe headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakened immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuse\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mirena IUD is not subject to abuse, nor does it cause physical dependence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mirena device delivers a steady, small dose of levonorgestrel throughout the day. An overdose is not likely. The only way to tell, however, is through side effects. Contact a healthcare provider or call a poison control center if a cluster of unusual side effects suddenly manifests, including headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, breast tenderness, or unusual vaginal bleeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena interactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug interactions are not a serious problem with Mirena. Although the levonorgestrel released from the device enters the bloodstream, its contraceptive effects are due to the drug\u2019s direct contact with the uterus. Drugs that affect the breakdown of levonorgestrel in the body will reduce the effectiveness of other forms of hormonal birth control, such as birth control pills, but are unlikely to compromise the effectiveness of a levonorgestrel IUD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, some drugs should not be used with an IUD. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mifepristone: The combination of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mifepristone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mifepristone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/misoprostol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">misoprostol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to terminate a pregnancy is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=b63fad9b-7f12-4400-9019-b0586054e534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contraindicated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in people with an IUD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/anticoagulants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood thinners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increase the risk of bleeding during the insertion procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid Mirena side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal contraception commonly produces side effects\u2014usually changes with the menstrual cycle, irregular bleeding, mood changes, and cramps. However, the IUD itself may cause problems if it moves or punctures the uterine wall. A few tips can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Give the prescriber a complete medical history<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For hormonal IUDs, the most effective way to prevent side effects is to make sure the prescriber has a complete medical history. Make sure to tell the prescriber if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already have an IUD inserted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are or think you may be pregnant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have recently had a baby<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have or ever had a serious pelvic infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have an untreated genital infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have vaginal bleeding that can\u2019t be explained<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have had a heart attack or stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have heart valve problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have any problems with blood clotting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have high blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get migraines or really bad headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/hiv-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIV\/AIDS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoke, use drugs, have multiple sexual partners, or have immune system problems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Check the device\u2019s placement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the placement of the device once per month. A healthcare provider will teach you how to do this. Each device has threads that are meant to protrude from the cervix into the vagina. Those threads can be felt by inserting a finger into the vagina. If they\u2019re not there or the threads are too long, the device may no longer be in place. In those cases, see a healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Remove tampons carefully<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful when removing tampons in order to not to pull on the removal threads of the IUD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Tell the prescriber if you get a sexually-transmitted infection (STI)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena and other intrauterine contraception devices do not prevent sexually transmitted infections. If you or your partner acquire an STI (including HIV\/AIDS), inform a healthcare professional. An STI increases the risk for pelvic inflammatory disease, so the Mirena device may need to be removed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-treat-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to treat side effects of Mirena<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of Mirena\u2019s side effects can be handled at home or will go away on their own. Some, however, may require medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cramps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask a healthcare provider for medical advice on treating cramps at home. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ibuprofen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be okay to use, as long as there are no present contraindications to it. Cramps are usually at their worst in the weeks following insertion, but they improve over time. If cramps continue for a long time or become severe, talk to a healthcare professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic infection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get medical attention at any sign of a pelvic infection, including pain in the lower abdomen, heavy vaginal bleeding, unusual vaginal discharge, pain during sexual intercourse, fever, chills, or sores on the genitals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediately talk to the prescribing healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perforation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the device pierces the uterine lining, medical attention is needed. The usual signs of perforation include sharp abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Both of these are common side effects in the first few months after an IUD is inserted. If they happen after the device has been in the uterus for a few years, talk to a healthcare professional. However, about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdedge.com\/emergencymedicine\/article\/113663\/obstetrics\/intrauterine-device-migration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one in three<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> women will not have symptoms. One possible way to tell in those cases is if the removal threads are no longer in place. The prescribing healthcare provider should always be informed if the threads have moved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expulsion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes part or all of the device comes out of the uterus. If it\u2019s not noticed when it comes out, it can be indicated by symptoms such as pain or bleeding. Immediately call the prescriber. Abstain from sexual intercourse or use a backup method of birth control, such as a barrier method with spermicide.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ig7JrwmzJZ8?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contraceptionjournal.org\/article\/S0010-7824(07)00346-0\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss with use of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contraception<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7263356\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influence of contraception class on incidence and severity of acne vulgaris<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdedge.com\/emergencymedicine\/article\/113663\/obstetrics\/intrauterine-device-migration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrauterine device migration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MDEdge Emergency Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2e07c155-21e1-4781-9633-ce8bddd47080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kyleena prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=b63fad9b-7f12-4400-9019-b0586054e534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mifepristone prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.rsna.org\/doi\/10.1148\/rg.322115068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migration of intrauterine devices: Radiologic findings and implications for patient care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RadioGraphics<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/462401\/Mirena\/Adult-Dosing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Epocrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Mirena-levonorgestrel-93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena drug summary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Prescriber\u2019s Digital Reference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirenahcp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena HCP website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Bayer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dcbd6aa2-b3fa-479a-a676-56ea742962fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirena-us.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Bayer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common Mirena side effects | Serious side effects | Acne | Weight gain | Hair loss | Device complications | Side effects timeline | Contraindications | Warnings | Interactions | How to avoid side effects | How to treat side effects Mirena is a brand-name women\u2019s hormonal intrauterine device (IUD). 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