Side effects of Mirena IUD

Mirena IUD is a common contraceptive measure. This contraceptive measure has certain side effects for women, such as abdominal pain and vaginal inflammation, ectopic pregnancy or perforation of the uterine wall, etc. Women need to pay attention to the care methods after IUD insertion and pay attention to the intensity of sexual life, otherwise uterine abrasions may occur. You can learn about the side effects of Mirena IUD in women below.

1. Side effects of Mirena

The following adverse reactions have been reported with Mirena, in order of frequency: headache (also including rare migraine), lower abdominal pain, back pain, skin disorders (such as acne, rash and itching), vaginal discharge, mastalgia and other benign breast conditions, vaginitis, depression and other mood changes, nausea and edema. Other adverse reactions such as weight gain, hair loss or greasy hair, hirsutism, and abdominal distension have also been reported in individual cases. In case of contraceptive failure, there is a possibility of ectopic pregnancy. Severe pelvic inflammatory disease may occur in women using the levonorgestrel intrauterine contraceptive system, but the incidence is very low. It is possible that all or part of the birth control system may penetrate the uterine wall.

2. Usage and dosage of Mirena

The levonorgestrel intrauterine system should be placed in the uterine cavity. One placement can last for 5 years. The in vivo dissolution rate was initially about 20ug/24hr, and dropped to about 11ug/24hr after 5 years. The average dissolution rate of levonorgestrel over a 5-year period was approximately 14 ug/24 hr. Mirena side effects

3. Pharmacodynamic properties of Mirena

Levonorgestrel is a progestin with anti-estrogen activity. It has many uses in gynecology, such as being used as the progestin component in oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, or as a progestin-only contraceptive and subcutaneous implant for contraception. Levonorgestrel can also be administered intrauterine via an intrauterine-releasing system. Thus, very low daily doses can be used because the hormone is released directly into the target organ.

Precautions after Mirena placement

1. The indications for Mirena IUD placement are menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea; prevention of recurrence of endometrial polyps; treatment of abnormal endometrial hyperplasia; prevention of endometrial lesions in patients with polycystic ovary after childbirth; adenomyosis; cesarean section scar diverticulum; etc. to exclude abnormal uterine bleeding due to endometrial malignancy; contraception for women who are not suitable for taking birth control pills [such as obese women with diabetes, hypertension and family history of thrombosis, who are also at high risk of endometrial cancer, and Mirena IUD contraception is recommended]. Everyone has their own experience in placement techniques, but they are similar, and have their own special features. Mirena side effects

2. After the Mirena is placed, like other rings, there is a possibility that the ring may fall off or move downward. If there is a sudden increase in menstrual blood flow and abdominal pain, it is possible that the ring has moved downward or fallen off, and you need to go to the hospital for treatment. After Mirena is placed, most people will gradually stop menstruating or experience reduced menstrual flow, but it generally does not affect the female endocrine system, and menstruation will resume soon after removal. But some people may experience some bleeding during the first few months of placement, and there will be an adaptation process. The Mirena ring does not contain metal and will not affect MRI examination. Just like ordinary rings, check again one month after menstruation, and then once a year thereafter. Understanding and coping with amenorrhea caused by Mirena in the treatment of adenomyosis