The information contained on this website is intended for US healthcare professionals only.
Click the appropriate link below.
Who is not appropriate for Mirena
Use of Mirena is contraindicated in women with: known or suspected pregnancy and cannot be used for post-coital contraception; congenital or acquired uterine anomaly, including fibroids if they distort... Continue below
Mirena is the #1 prescribed
intrauterine device (IUD) in the U.S.*1
*Supported by 2014-2016 SHS data.
Provides high contraceptive efficacy over
6 years Learn more >
First IUD birth control that is FDA approved to treat heavy menstrual bleeding for up to 5 years in women who chose an IUD for contraception. Learn more >
No daily, weekly, or monthly dosing routines.
After insertion, make sure patient checks that Mirena is in
place once a month by feeling for the threads Learn more >
Mirena can be removed at any time if a patient decides she wants to try to become pregnant
Return to fertility after discontinuing Mirena
In two studies, return to fertility was investigated in a total of 229 women who desired pregnancy after study discontinuation and provided follow-up information. The probability to conceive within 12 months after removal of Mirena was approximately 80%.
Please see Important Safety Information for Mirena
Learn more >
For more information about accessing Mirena,
contact the Women's Healthcare (WHC) Support Center: call 1-866-647-3646.