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Is Mirena® Right for Me?

Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is recommended for women who have had at least one child. This is because most of the medical research conducted on Mirena for FDA approval was among women who had at least one child.

Whatever stage of life you're in, Mirena offers effective, convenient birth control that you don't have to think about taking every day, every week or every year. Once Mirena is properly placed, all you have to do is check the threads 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 offers a flexible option if you have had at least one child and:

  • You had a baby and want to explore your birth control options
  • You want to have more children*
  • You are unsure if you want more children*
  • You are happy with your family size the way it is
  • You want birth control without a daily routine
Fill out this questionnaire to see if Mirena is right for you

This conversation can help you and your health care provider decide if Mirena is a good option for you. Print a copy and bring it with you to your next doctor's visit.

1. I want effective birth control that lasts for as long as I want, for up to 5 years.
Yes  No
2. Some days are so hectic I forget to take my birth control pills.
Yes  No
3. I wish I had a safe, effective birth control method I didn't have to constantly think about taking.
Yes  No
4. I would feel more comfortable using an estrogen-free form of birth control.
Yes  No
5. It is important for me to plan the length of time between children.
Yes  No
6. I am unsure if I want more children and want to keep my options open.
Yes  No
7. My partner and I are tired of using condoms.
Yes  No

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, Mirena may be the right choice for you.

Print Questionnaire Print out this questionnaire and bring it to your health care provider to discuss if Mirena is right for you.

Also, be sure to share with your health care provider any current or past health conditions that you have to help you both decide if Mirena may be right for you.

Your health care provider needs to know if you:

  • Recently had a baby or if you are breastfeeding
  • Have ever had pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  • Have ever had an ectopic pregnancy
  • Have diabetes (high blood sugar)
  • Have heart disease or a congenital heart condition
  • Have problems with blood clotting or have taken medicine to reduce clotting
  • Have high blood pressure

For a more complete list of considerations to discuss with your health care provider and important safety information you should know click here.

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

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