Mirena is a type of intrauterine devices (IUD) that prevents pregnancy for up to 6 years. It works by releasing a hormone called levonorgestrel, a type of progestin. Because of this, Mirena is not ...

Credit: Shutterstock. By the end of the 6th year, Mirena should be removed and replaced if continued use is desired. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental New Drug ...

The key differences between Kyleena and Mirena are size, duration, and their affect on heavy periods. A healthcare professional can help you weigh your options and determine which one is right for you ...

The Mirena is a relatively new type of intrauterine device (IUD). The usual type of IUDs are imbedded with copper, which is toxic to sperms, but leads to a roughly 15 per cent heavier cycle each month ...

Mirena is a brand of birth control called an intrauterine device (IUD). Your doctor places it inside your uterus (womb). The small t-shaped piece of plastic can stay ...

A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed lawsuits by 920 women alleging they had developed a rare neurological condition after using Bayer AG's Mirena contraceptive device, saying they lacked evidence ...

Suddenly finding clumps of hair in the shower can be quite a shock, and figuring out the cause can be difficult. If you’ve recently had a Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) inserted, you might have ...

Bayer was hit with a consumer class action Monday in California Northern District Court over the sale and marketing of its Mirena IUD devices. The suit, backed by Bursor & Fisher, contends that Bayer ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) for up to 7 years of pregnancy prevention. Previously, the intrauterine device ...