Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a prescription intrauterine device (IUD). It’s used to help prevent pregnancy and treat heavy periods in people who chose to use an IUD as a birth control device. If you’re ...

Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a prescription intrauterine device (IUD) used to help prevent pregnancy for up to 8 years. Mirena is used in adults and certain adolescents to help prevent pregnancy for up ...

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...

Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a brand-name intrauterine device (IUD) that’s prescribed to help prevent pregnancy and reduce heavy menstrual bleeding in adults and some adolescents. Mirena is inserted by ...

People experience different amounts of pain during IUD insertion, but there are a number of pain-relief options available to patients getting the contraceptive. When you purchase through links on our ...

Re “Pain management talk should precede IUD insertion” (Metro, Sept. 2): Thank you for highlighting the new recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which we hope will serve ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Aileen Gariepy of Weill Cornell Medicine about the new federal guidance that advises doctors to consider pain management for IUD insertion pain. It's well-documented ...