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No, Depo Provera doesn't become less effective after long-term use. There's a similar urban myth about having to change birth control brands regularly; that's not true, either.
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∙ 12y agoAbsolutely not I had my mirena for 5years works like a charm!
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You skipped a period while on Mirena are you pregnant?
While Mirena is highly effective it is possible to become pregnant. However, it is also very common for women with Mirena to miss periods and this can become relatively common especially after 6 months to 1 year of use. If you have not had your period in 6 weeks (so about 2 weeks late) please call your doctor and tell them you would like a pregnancy test. If you find you are not pregnant ask your doctor if you can take home tests in the future when this happens or if you should call.
Does the effectiveness of Mirena IUD wear off with time?
The effectiveness of the Mirena IUD should not wear off over time within a five year period. The manufacturers of Mirena state that it is only 99% effective in most cases. Medical professionals can help a person decide if this type of birth control is warranted.
Do antibiotics affect mirena?
I'm pretty sure they do not. I used to have Mirena earlier this year, and I was told that after it was inserted, I could completely forget about it until the 5th year, which is when it should be removed.No, antibiotics DO NOT affect Mirena.
How effective is the IUD?
They start working immediately if that's your question. If you mean how long they work for, Mirena is up to 5 years and the copper wire type can last up to 10 years.The ParaGard IUD is effective immediately.The Mirena IUD is effective immediately if inserted within seven days after the start of your period.If you have Mirena inserted at any other time during your cycle, use another method of birth control like a condom or spermicide during the first week after insertion.Protection begins after seven days.NowYou can have sex right away. Use a condom for the first week (7 days) after getting Mirena.2weeks
How effective is the contraceptive implant?
The contraceptive is considered highly effective, less than 1 out of 100 women a year will become pregnant using Implanon. Should you discover that you're pregnant and you have the implant in, you need to have it removed.99.9% effective
Can you get preagnat off mierna IUD after 4 years?
Pregnancy while using Mirena is unusual. You can expect the same protection from the Mirena throughout its five year life.
How many women yearly get pregnant taking the iud mirena?
Five percent of women each year that get pregnant while taking the IUD Mirena. This is a type of birth control.
You have used Mirena for about a year and a half you have always had a period every month but you have not had one in the last three months is this normal while using this IUD?
Yes, absent periods are a normal side effect of Mirena.
Iv had Mirena for a year now and for the past 3 weeks iv had to take amoxicillin can you get pregnant?
yes
What time time of the year do the days become shorter?
there is less daylight in the winter
How much does it cost to become a doctor in the Philippines?
Very cost effective compared to the USA. Figure $3000/year.
Are there any training programs that allow you to become a pharmacy technician in less than a year?
there are different training programs that allow you to become a pharmacy technician in less than a year. Some of them you have to go there in person or for some you could also do it online.
