How well does Mirena work for heavy menstrual bleeding?
In the clinical trial performed in women with heavy menstrual bleeding and treated with Mirena, almost 9 out of 10 were treated successfully and their blood loss was reduced by more than half. Who might use Mirena? You might choose Mirena if you: • Want birth control that provides a low chance of getting pregnant (less than 1 in 100) • Want birth control that is reversible • Want a birth control method that does not require taking it daily • Have had at least one child • Want treatment for heavy periods and want to use a birth control method that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy Who should not use Mirena? Do not use Mirena if you: • Might be pregnant • Have had a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) unless you have had a normal pregnancy after the infection went away • Have an untreated pelvic infection now • Have had a serious pelvic infection in the past 3 months after a pregnancy • Can get infections easily. For example, if you have: • More t
