Mirena

Active Ingredient(s): Levonorgestrel
FDA Approved: * December 6, 2000
Pharm Company: * BERLEX
Category: Birth Control / Contraceptive

Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication which is used in a number of birth control methods.[5] It is combined with an estrogen to make combination birth control pills.[6] As an emergency birth control, sold under the brand name Plan B among others, it is useful within 72 hours. This should not be confused with EllaOne which can be effective within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex.[5] The more time that has passed since sex, the less effecti... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Mirena 52 mg/1 Intrauterine Intrauterine Device
NDC: 50419-421
Labeler:
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Mirena 52 mg Intrauterine Intrauterine Device
NDC: 50419-423
Labeler:
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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Mirena for too long

I have had Mirena for a little over 7 years. I know I need to get it removed but that is not possible for me right now. ...

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Mirena after 5 years

has anyone had one for more than 5 years? I have had mine for 6 years. I still have no period but this month I started c...

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i had unusual bleedingfor 15 days so dr.did.a.endoscopy n laproscopy for afenomyosis n endometrosis and inserted mirena ...

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currently i am taking fragmin for double PE. thursday i am to get mirena. friday i am to start xarelto. anyone have any ...

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Mirena for 3 1/2 years miscarriage and 2 periods a month after removal

Hi all, I had mirena inserted 6 weeks after my daughter was born so July of '09 I had it in for 3 years and thought ...

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dicuss mirena

i have had a mirena in for 5 years and now it has to be removed i am 54 years old a bit scared having this done as when ...

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Have had Mirena for 10 yes we no period

Am wondering after 10 yrs we no cycle if it will b possible to get pregnant after remove. Havent had any kind of bleedin...

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