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Is the mirena copper?
No, Mirena is a plastic IUD containing progestin. The copper IUD on the market in the US is Paragard.
Does the Mirena IUD and the paragard IUD come from the same manufactuter?
No, Mirena is made by Bayer and Paragard is made by Teva.
What happens when you have an Mirena IUD infection?
Mirena does not cause infections.
Does Valtrex affect Mirena?
No. Mirena is a contraceptive Intrauterine device (IUD) and should have no effect on, nor be affected by taking valacyclovir (Valtrex).
Will a ladycare magnet interfere with a Mirena coil?
A magnet will not affect the Mirena IUD.
How do you know when mirena IUD stops working?
Most women start menstruating within a couple weeks of the IUD removal.
Does a Mirena IUD have hormones?
Yes. A type of Progestin is what makes Mirena work. S
Which IUD doesn't have hormones?
In the US, the Paragard IUD has no hormones. Mirena and Skyla have hormones.
Can you have an mri while using mirena?
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.
Does the Mirena IUD cause nipple soreness?
About 5% of women complain of breast tenderness on Mirena.
How old should you be to have Mirena c oil taken out?
There is no minimum age of having the Mirena IUD removed. Women have it removed when they are seeking pregnancy, when they no longer need it (e.g. menopause), or when they have had it in for five years and need a new IUD or new method.
You are having a leep procedure with the Mirena IUD is there anyone that can tell you of their experiences with the IUD?
Just had the LEEP surgery... They had to take out the Mirena because of the string...Now I have to pay over 800 just to get a new IUD put in.
