This is a soft, flexible, T-shaped contraceptive (birth control) device that is placed inside the uterus (intrauterine device or IUD). The medication is continuously released over a period of 5 years to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. Levonorgestrel is a progestin, which is a hormone produced by the ovaries. Mirena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) prevents the...More on Mirena indication

This is an intrauterine device (IUD): a soft, flexible T-shaped contraceptive (birth control) device that is placed inside the uterus. It releases the medication Levonorgestrel continuously over a period of 5 years to prevent pregnancy. Levonorgestrel is a progestin, which is a hormone produced by the ovaries. Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) prevents the lining of the uterus (endomet...More on Kyleena indication

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Mirena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Mirena (Levonorgestrel-...More on Mirena side effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Kyleena (Levo...More on Kyleena side effects

The levonorgestrel IUD should not be used by anyone who: is allergic to levonorgestrel or to any of the ingredients or components of the device is or may be pregnant has a bacterial infection of the heart valves has a genital infection has a poorly functioning immune system has abnormal cells in the cervix has abnormalities of the uterus (e.g., fibroids) that distort the shape of the uteru...More on Mirena contraindications

Do not take Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) if you: are allergic to levonorgestrel or any ingredients or components of the device are or may be pregnant have a bacterial infection of the heart valves (Endocarditis) have a previously inserted intrauterine device that has not been removed have an infection of the genital tract have abnormal cells in the cervix have abnormalities of th...More on Kyleena contraindications

There may be an interaction between the levonorgestrel IUD device and any of the following: anticoagulants (e.g., Dalteparin, Enoxaparin, Warfarin, Apixaban, dabigatran, Rivaroxaban) Aprepitant "azole" antifungal medications (e.g., fluconazole, itraconazole, Voriconazole) Bosentan cannabis carfilzomib Cladribine corticosteroids (e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone)...More on Mirena precautions

There may be an interaction between levonorgestrel intrauterine system and any of the following: acitretin anticoagulants (e.g., Apixaban, dabigatran, Rivaroxaban) Aprepitant Bosentan Cladribine corticosteroids (e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone) Cyclosporine Dabrafenib diabetes medications (e.g., Canagliflozin, Glyburide, insulin, Linagliptin, Lixisenatide, Metformin, Rosi...More on Kyleena precautions