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What Are The Side Effects Of Mirena?

Helo doctor I have the mirena iud for like a year I have recently been feeling lightheaded my right breast hurts feels sore when I touch it hurts I been feeling stomach I checked my strings I could feel them I took a pregnacy test can these be the side effects
Fri, 5 Mar 2021
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Hi,

Mirena IUD (intrauterine device) contains levonorgestrel which is used to prevent pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourses and to treat heavy menstrual periods. Mirena IUD only contains a progestin called levonorgestrel which is similar to woman's natural hormone, progesterone. It is a T shaped plastic device that acts as a long term birth control method.

Side effects of Mirena IUD are lightheadedness, stomach cramps or pain, breast tenderness and enlargement, irregular uterine bleeding, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, GIT upset, bloating, changes in appetite, acnes, facial hair growth, delayed wound healing, changes in body weight, sweating, fatigue, unusual tiredness and weakness, vaginal discharge, changes in sleep pattern, mood swings, depression, vaginal bleeding, dry mouth, changes in sexual drive, hot flashes, allergic reactions etc. If these side effects persist for long, then you should inform your doctor first for medical help.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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What Are The Side Effects Of Mirena?

Hi, Mirena IUD (intrauterine device) contains levonorgestrel which is used to prevent pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourses and to treat heavy menstrual periods. Mirena IUD only contains a progestin called levonorgestrel which is similar to woman s natural hormone, progesterone. It is a T shaped plastic device that acts as a long term birth control method. Side effects of Mirena IUD are lightheadedness, stomach cramps or pain, breast tenderness and enlargement, irregular uterine bleeding, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, GIT upset, bloating, changes in appetite, acnes, facial hair growth, delayed wound healing, changes in body weight, sweating, fatigue, unusual tiredness and weakness, vaginal discharge, changes in sleep pattern, mood swings, depression, vaginal bleeding, dry mouth, changes in sexual drive, hot flashes, allergic reactions etc. If these side effects persist for long, then you should inform your doctor first for medical help. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician