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A Birth Control Option Without a Daily Routine

Want safe and effective birth control you don't have to think about taking every day, every week or even every year?
That's Mirena^® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system). All you have to do is check the threads of Mirena once a month. Your health care provider can show you how. If you have trouble finding the threads, be sure to use a backup form of birth control and call your health care provider.

Mirena is made of soft, flexible plastic that's put in place by your health care provider during an office visit.

What else you should know about Mirena:

• Mirena is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and is one of the most effective forms of birth control
• Mirena works for as long as you want, for up to 5 years
• Mirena can be removed by your healthcare provider at any time during the 5-year period, or when you want to try to become pregnant*
• Mirena has been chosen by over 15 million women worldwide, 2 million in the US

No birth control is right for everyone and there are certain risks associated with Mirena that you should know about. For detailed information about possible side effects, some potentially serious, please see Safety with Mirena

* A woman's chances of getting pregnant within 12 months of having Mirena removed are approximately 80%.