Mirena IUD - Intrauterine Contraceptive

Mirena is an intrauterine contraceptive that delivers small amounts of hormone directly into the uterus. Made of soft, flexible plastic, it is an in office procedure during your office visit. It gives you birth control you can count on—that lasts up to 5 years.

  • Mirena is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy
  • You can try to become pregnant as soon as Mirena is removed
  • Also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception

Mirena is T-shaped and made of soft, flexible plastic that is placed in the uterus by your healthcare provider during an office visit. It's designed to be small and comfortable, so that you and your partner most likely won't even feel like it's there.

How does Mirena work?

Mirena slowly releases very small amounts of the hormone levonorgestrel directly into your uterus.

There is no single explanation for how Mirena works. Mirena may:

  • Thicken cervical mucus to prevent sperm from entering your uterus
  • Inhibit sperm from reaching or fertilizing your egg
  • Make the lining of your uterus thin

Mirena may stop the release of your egg from your ovary, but this is not the way it works in most cases. Most likely the above actions work together to prevent pregnancy. Like other forms of birth control, Mirena is not 100% effective.

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