Yes, you can have a pap smear if you have any IUD, including Mirena. Colposcopy and LEEP can also be done with Mirena in, if needed.
Yes, Mirena (and Paragard) don't contain enough metal to cause concern with an MRI. You can confirm this information by calling the patient information line at Mirena.
You can have a pap smear with an IUD in place. An IUD does not interfere with the ability to get a good sample.
Have the Mirena removed, and then have intercourse.
Pregnancy while using Mirena is unusual. You can expect the same protection from the Mirena throughout its five year life.
Yes, absent periods are a normal side effect of Mirena.
If you get Mirena while you are pregnant, you must have the Mirena removed as soon as possible regardless of whether you plan to continue the pregnancy. You can get a new Mirena when the pregnancy is over.
The Paragard and Mirena IUDs used in the United States do not interfere with safe MRI. Talk to your health care provider about what kind you have, or find the card you were given on insertion, and you'll be able to find information about your IUD and its safety during MRI.
Yes, Mirena does not affect the risk of infertility, miscarriage, or birth defects. There is no change in the probability of having a healthy child due to using Mirena.
Mirena doesn't cause bleeding with urination. See your health care provider, as you probably have an infection.
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It's not recommended. The first cycle after getting the Mirena inserted is the most likely time for the Mirena to be expelled, althouth long-term research has found options like tampons and menstrual cups don't cause expulsion, internal menstrual products mau increase risk of expulsion the first month. It's best to use pads, especially as your flow may be effected by the coil so with a different flow pattern you may risk using too high an absorbency tampon for your flow.
my obgyn told me that he had patients whose mirena's fell out. It is then possible to get pregnant.
"The insertion and removal of a mirena coil can be painful and cause bleeding. Also, pelvic infections and endometritis can occur. Mirena will sometimes cause side affects such as headaches, swelling in one leg, and chest pain."
It's easy to change from the birth control pill to Mirena. Continue taking your pill as scheduled until the Mirena insertion. You can have the IUD inserted at any time that you are using an effective method of birth control.