The intrauterine device 'Mirena'. Side Effects and Feedback

Planning pregnancy is the most responsible and important step in the life of every conscious woman. After all, the child must necessarily be desired and loved. In addition, abortion is a real blow to women's health, after which there is a risk in general of losing the ability to conceive. Therefore, it is especially important to determine the methods of contraception, so that later there are no corresponding problems.

One way to avoid an unplanned pregnancy is the intrauterine device. "Mirena", the side effects of which we will consider below, at the moment is one of the most reliable among its counterparts. The cost of such a spiral varies on average from 8 to 10 thousand rubles. However, it is put not for one year, but on average by 5. Therefore, such a high price pays off quite well, if compared with how much money will be spent on purchasing oral contraceptives over the same period .

If your gynecologist advised you to use a spiral, then pay attention to the model called "Mirena". Side effects from it do not differ from other hormonal drugs. But in addition to contraceptive action, it also has a therapeutic effect. This spiral is usually prescribed for those women who complain of heavy bleeding during critical days. The instructions for use indicate that it is able to reduce excretion due to the contained levonorgestrel. It is also the main active substance.

Unlike tablets, the spiral Mirena (side effects in this case will not be so bright) contains a smaller dose of hormonal components. Therefore, the effect on the body will not be so significant. In addition, she has the highest percentage of protection from pregnancy (99%). However, no means of this kind can promise an absolute guarantee (100%). This must be borne in mind, since the chance to conceive a child remains always, albeit minimal.

What can be dangerous, "Mirena"? Spiral, contra-indications to which include a whole list of conditions, can cause the following negative consequences:

• Pain and a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, as well as in the pelvic region;
• Acne eruptions on the skin;
• nausea;
• A delay in the body of excess fluid and, as a consequence, swelling;
• Appearance of extra pounds;
• Allergic rashes;
• Engorgement of breast glands;
• Discharge from the nipples;
• A sharp change of mood;
• headache;
• Irritability and depression ;
• depression;
• Change in precipitations during critical days;
• Inflammation of the cervix;
• Cysts on the ovaries (extremely rare).

All side effects are very specific and can be strictly individual for each woman. At the same time, many girls who used a spiral say that they did not experience any discomfort or change at all.

How does it affect the breastfeeding of Mirena? The side effects of this drug may be quite impressive, but the composition of milk, as well as the amount of its release, does not affect it in any way. In addition, levonorgestrel is completely safe for infants. You can not be afraid that the child will give up the breast.

This spiral does not have a long-term effect on the body after it has already been removed from the uterus. Those women who plan to have children in the future will be able to get pregnant without problems in the near future. But now, with the already established fact of fertilization of an ovum, a spiral should not be used. There is a risk of premature birth or even a miscarriage of the fetus.

In addition, the list of contraindications includes:

• Cervitis (infectious lesions of uterine tissues);
• Malignant tumors of reproductive organs;
• Hepatic diseases;
• Breast cancer;
• Myoma of the uterus.

If you plan to protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy in this way, then choose the spiral "Mirena". Side effects in this case are far from mandatory, and the manufacturer itself guarantees the high quality of its product.