Mirena Treatment for Endometriosis

Overview

Mirena is used for treating endometriosis symptoms by controlling the amount of blood flow during menses.

Mirena is a type of contraception and hormonal Intrauterine Contraceptive Device, popularly called IUD or colis. It is a long-term contraceptive or birth control that releases levonorgestrel. Levonorgestrel is a synthetic version of the naturally generated hormone progesterone in the body.

Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD):

• Made up of light plastic.
• It is a T-shape device.
• It thickens mucus of the cervix to prevent the sperm from reaching or fertilization of the egg.
• It thins the uterus lining and partially dilutes ovulation.

IUD is inserted into the womb or uterus by a doctor and releases a progestin type of hormone. It is allowed to remain for some time. It can be removed and a new Mirena coli is inserted. Mirena can prevent pregnancy up to 5 years after getting fitted.

Why would you choose Mirena?

Endometriosis is a chronic disorder that affects 1 in 10 females. It is a condition where endometrium-like tissue grows beyond the womb or uterus. It brings painful periods, excess bleeding, and other issues that contribute to infertility problems. Mirena can treat Endometriosis conditions.

Mirena controls the bleeding during a menstrual cycle turning it lighter than normal. Such a result is achieved via the hormone levonorgestrel present in Mirena coli. Though the Levonorgestrel ingredient is found in birth control pills, there can be a tiny dose in Mirena.

Estrogen and progesterone help in controlling the growth of endometrial tissue produced in the ovaries. These hormones slow down tissue growth and prevent the formation of new tissue or scars. It also helps in easing out pain from endometriosis.

Mirena IUD, the hormonal contraceptives can bring similar effects such as – suppression of tissue growth, relive pelvic inflammation, and lessen bleeding.

Why would you choose Mirena IUD?

Mirena provides effective but long-term contraception. It is used in premenopausal women of all ages even in teenagers.

• It eliminates the chances of getting pregnant during sexual intercourse.
• There is no need for couples to interrupt normal sexual relationship.
• It doesn’t require partner participation.
• This type of contraception can work up to 5 years.
• It can be removed at any time if the couples want to come back to normal fertility.
• It can be used while breast-feeding.
• It has scant side effects related to birth control methods containing estrogen.

Risk

Mirena is generally safe and there is hardly any side-effect. Still, at times, it has following side-effects:

• Mirena cannot be the protection against STIs.
• Mirena can very rarely cause perforation in the uterus. The risk of perforation is slightly higher during postpartum period.

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