Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System 1'S

using MIRENA INTRAUTERINE DELIVERY SYSTEM are irregular, mild or missing menstrual periods, spotting as well as vaginal bleeding, vaginal and external genital (vulva) infections caused by bacteria or fungi and acne. Consult your physician if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF MIRENA INTRAUTERINE DELIVERY SYSTEM As contraception and manages heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) Hormone replacement management (HRT) regimen to protect the lining of your womb HOW MIRENA INTRAUTERINE DELIVERY SYSTEM WORKSMIRENA INTRAUTERINE DELIVERY SYSTEM acts as a contraceptive by thinning the lining of the uterus it manages pregnancy and manages sperm entry by thickening the lining of the uterus, thus it inhibits fertilization and it also blocks the release of eggs (ovulation). Reduces heavy menstrual bleeding by thinning the lining of the uterus. In menopause, it replaces hormones such as progesterone and manages cancer by protecting the lining of the womb. DIRECTIONS FOR USEOnly a doctor or a nurse with specialised training may fit the system. The device needs to be placed either during your period or within seven days after the start of your cycle. You don't have to wait until your period to replace the device if you currently have the device and it's time to get a new one. You should wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth before getting MIRENA INTRAUTERINE DELIVERY SYSTEM fitted. If you have no vaginal infections, you may be able to get MIRENA INTRAUTERINE DELIVERY SYSTEM installed right away after having an abortion. SIDE EFFECTS OF MIRENA INTRAUTERINE DELIVERY SYSTEMCOMMON irregular, mild or missing menstrual periods spotting as well as vaginal bleeding vaginal and external genitalia (vulva) infections caused by bacteria or fungi acne anxiousness, depression or other mood swings less sexual drive headache, migraine, dizziness, presyncope (feeling faint) back pain nausea, vomiting, abdominal or pelvic pain, distended abdomen painful periods increased vaginal discharge tender and painful breasts spasm of the womb MIRENA INTRAUTERINE DELIVERY SYSTEM coming out by itself weight gain ovarian cysts UNCOMMON loss of consciousness eczema (swelling of the skin) cervicitis (swelling of the cervix (neck of the womb) swelling of legs or ankles increased facial and body hair growth hair loss itchy skin increased skin pigmentation or skin discoloration, particularly on the face (chloasma) uterine perforation genital infections causing vaginal itching, pain on passing urine, lower abdominal pain due to inflammation of the womb, ovaries or fallopian tubes a womb infection or womb lining inflammation that could result in a foul-smelling vaginal discharge (endometritis) RARE rashes, itching increased blood pressure Consult your physician immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: signs of a blood clot in the lung include sharp pain in the chest, coughing blood or sudden shortness of breath swelling, pain, warmth and redness of arms and legs due to a blood clot in the leg. signs of a heart attack such as crushing chest pain or heaviness signs of strokes such as sudden severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, impaired speech, blurry vision, weakness, numbness or tingling of the face, arm or leg, particularly on one side of the body, vomiting, trouble understanding, trouble with walking and loss of balance signs of a blood clot in the eye such as sudden blurring of vision, eye pain or eye pressure allergic reactions such as itching, rashes, swelling of the face, lips, cheeks, tongue and/or throat if you develop mood swings and depression symptoms such as suicidal thoughts if you experience intense pain or fever soon after having a device inserted, you may have a severe infection that needs to be managed very away. sepsis, an extremely serious infection, can rarely happen severe pain and continuous bleeding, due to damage or a womb wall tear (perforation) signs and symptoms of perforation may include heavy bleeding upon insertion, significant pain, more pain than estimated and pain or bleeding that lasts for more than a few weeks, significant changes in your menstruation, pain experienced during sexual activity lower abdomen pain, fever or have missed a period or experiencing sudden bleeding may indicate an ectopic pregnancy (when the foetus develops outside the womb) if you have lower stomach pain or have painful or hard sex, you may have ovarian cysts or pelvic inflammatory disease. This is important because pelvic infections can lower your chances of becoming pregnant and raise your risk of an ectopic pregnancy