Full Prescribing Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT MIRENA® If you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers, don’t use Mirena. Less than 1% of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. If you have persistent pelvic or abdominal pain, see your healthcare provider. Mirena is recommended for women who have had a child… continue reading below This site is intended for US residents. For Healthcare Professionals En Español About Mirena Is It Right For Me? How to Get Mirena After Placement FAQs Safety Considerations When you choose Mirena for birth control, • Bleeding and spotting may increase in the first 3 to 6 months • Your period may remain irregular • Your periods over time usually become shorter, lighter, or may stop • Your period will return once Mirena is removed *Supported by 2011-2014 IMS data Use this guide to ask your doctor if Mirena is right for you. Mirena can help. Check if your insurance provider covers the cost of your Mirena. Mirena Indications & Usage Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing system placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for as long as you want for up to 5 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception. Mirena Important Safety Information Only you and your healthcare provider can decide if Mirena is right for you. Mirena is recommended for women who have had a child. Don't use Mirena if you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers. Less than 1% of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. If you have persistent pelvic or abdominal pain, see your healthcare provider. Mirena may attach to or go through the wall of the uterus and cause other problems. If Mirena comes out, use back-up birth control and call your healthcare provider. Although uncommon, pregnancy while using Mirena can be life threatening and may result in loss of pregnancy or fertility. Ovarian cysts may occur but usually disappear. Bleeding and spotting may increase in the first 3 to 6 months and remain irregular. Periods over time usually become shorter, lighter or may stop. Mirena does not protect against HIV or STDs. Available by prescription only. For important risk and use information about Mirena, please see the Full Prescribing Information. Patient Information Full Prescribing Information Información de Prescripción Safety Considerations Contact Us Update Profile Site Map Terms of Use Privacy Policy You are encouraged to report negative side effects or quality complaints of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. BAYER, the Bayer Cross and Mirena are registered trademarks of Bayer. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © 2015 Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., 100 Bayer Blvd, Whippany, NJ 07981-0915 All rights reserved. Site Last Modified 12/2015