No, Mirena is a plastic IUD containing progestin. The copper IUD on the market in the US is Paragard.
Mirena does not cause infections.
The cast of Mirena - 2012 includes: Susanne Strach as Mirena
No, Mirena does not prevent chlamydia.
Have the Mirena removed, and then have intercourse.
There are no known drug interactions between prednisone and Mirena. Few medications affect Mirena.
If you have the copper IUD (Paragard in the US), you will get a period. If you have the Mirena IUD, containing progestin, your period will likely stop after a few months of irregular bleeding.
Mirena is an intrauterine device that prevents unwanted pregnancies.
There are no metal parts in 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.
If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.
Alcohol does not affect how well Mirena works.
There are two categories of IUDs on the market in the US in 2013. The copper IUD, Paragard, is one type. The hormonal IUDs, containing levonorgestrel, are Mirena and Skyla.