• The Mirena IUD is Manufactured by Bayer...
    ...the same company that has indicated to shareholders that it will reserve an additional $262.5 million to settle Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits over blood clots
  • Call the Mirena IUD Helpline and speak to a female medical social worker and a Mirena IUD lawyer
  • The Mirena IUD has had serious complications
    • Perforation of the uterus
    • The IUD can gravitate and become embedded in the uterus or abdomen
    • Pregnancy even with the Mirena inserted
    • Gravitation of the IUD, change in position
    • Ectopic pregnancy
    • Group A streptococcal sepsis
    • Infertility when the IUD becomes embedded
    • Need for surgical removal of the Mirena
  • The Mirena IUD is a flexible intrauterine device that is placed into the uterus through the vagina by a GYN. Mirena releases a continuous dose of hormones (levonorgestrel) to prevent pregnancy for up to five years.
  • Over 2 million women in the U.S. have used Mirena IUD for birth control.
    Mirena is one of the most common IUDs currently on the market.
  • Uterine Perforation Symptoms From the Mirena: If you have these symptoms see a physician immediately.
    • Lower abdominal pain
    • Heavy vaginal bleeding
    • Inability to locate the Mirena IUD string
    • Bloating, rigidity and pain in the abdomen
    • Nausea, Vomiting, Chills, Fever, Rapid heartbeat

What Is An IUD, Mirena IUD

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What is An  IUD?

An IUD like the Mirena  is a small, flexible contraceptive inserted into the woman’s uterus. The letters IUD stand for intrauterine device. An IUD is  made of plastic .  It  is shaped like  a  T. It is favored because it is long lasting. The Mirena IUD can be left in up to 5 years.

What IUD’s Are There?

Mirena and ParaGard are the two IUD’s being offered by GYN’s.  The IUD has become the most popular form of birth control.

Mirena IUD:

The Mirena is made of flexible plastic. It releases a low amount of progestin levonorgestrel continuously over a 5-year period.

ParaGard IUD:

The ParaGard IUD or the Copper T 380A is about 1-1/4 inches wide by 1-3/8 inches long. It is made of flexible plastic, as well, and wrapped in copper. The ParaGard IUD releases a tiny amount of copper over a 10-year period as a way to prevent pregnancy.

How  Does The IUD Work

The Mirena IUD and the ParaGard IUD prevent the sperm from moving  toward the egg. They change the lining of the uterus  to keep the uterine  fertilizing the egg by  becoming attached to the lining of the uterus.

How Is The IUD Inserted?

Your  doctor will remove the IUD from its sterile packaging. The arms of the IUD are bent back, and a tube containing the IUD is inserted. The IUD is pushed into place by a plunger in the tube. Once out of the tube and in the proper position, the IUD arms open into the “T” shape. The IUD must be inserted perfectly to avoid and damage to the uterus. Mirena IUD is effective immediately ONLY if inserted within 7 days after the start of your period.

 

Alert:  Check Your IUD Strings 

You must be sure the Mirena Has not gravitated. This can happen years after implantation. There are current lawasuits fro uterine perforation from the Mirena gravitating out of position and severing the uterus or a nearby organ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IUD Removal:

You must eventually have an IUD removed since an IUD doesn’t disintegrate and, for the most part, will not come out on its own. The IUD removal procedure is often easier, less painful, and quicker than the insertion. You must have your IUD removed by a doctor — never try to remove your IUD by yourself or ask an unqualified person to do so as this could cause serious damage. You can have your IUD removed at anytime and can have a new IUD replaced during the same visit.

IUD Effectiveness:

An IUD is one of the most effective birth control types available. Less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they use the ParaGard or the Mirena IUD.

 

Of special caution: Most pregnancies happen when an IUD slips out, and you don’t realize this has happened. Even though the chance of pregnancy during IUD use is very low, if it does occur, you should contact your doctor as soon as you find out that you are pregnant.