The Mirena (IUCD) is a lot like many of the other types of
Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD’s) that were previously on the
market. The device is fitted into your womb by your gynecologist and
remains inside your womb for a specific length of time. After the time
frame is up for the Mirena IUCD device, a new one must be placed inside
of the womb.
The Mirena IUCD is a little different
from other intrauterine devices in that it is has claims to be more
effective than the average IUCD and Mirena IUCD side effects are much
lesser than the other IUCDs that usually steer women away from the IUCD
as a contraceptive choice.
Previous IUCD’s have
caused women’s periods to flow heavier, however the Mirena IUCD causes
a woman’s period to be even lighter than what she would normally
experience. The Mirena IUCD is often times used a prescription
treatment for women who experience heavy menstrual periods because of
the light period effect that it has. The Mirena IUCD has been
prescribed to women to solve their heavy menstrual flow even if they do
not have a need for contraceptive use.
The Mirena
IUCD is a T-shaped frame, made of a light plastic with a T-shaped stem
which is a little thicker than the rest of the frame. This stem
includes a tiny storage system that contains a hormone called
Levonorgestrel and it is inserted straight into the lining of the womb.
Mirena IUCD Side Effects
As
with any treatment or drug prescription that is not a natural one,
patients will generally have experiences with adverse reactions to the
product. Although Mirena is declared to have minimal side effects,
there have been reports of Mirena IUCD side effects such as expulsion,
hormonal problems, ovarian cysts, bleeding problems and pelvic
infection within various women.
If you or any of your
loved ones experience any Mirena IUCD side effects, consult with your
doctor immediately for an examination.