The Mirena System

A contraceptive and menorrhagia (heavy period) treatment lasting 5 years

The Mirena device is a hormonal intrauterine system which releases a small quantity (av 15mcg Levonorgestrol/day). This results in:

Period Control
• some spotting is common
• lighter, shorter periods
• usually the periods decrease over time
• by one year, 1 in 5 women have no periods

Contraception
• reduced uterine lining (endometrium)
• increased thickness of cervical mucus creating a barrier (like the minipill)
• inhibition of sperm to egg binding
• effective as sterilisation (2 pregnancies per 1,000)

Availability: The Mirena is available on prescription which you collect to bring to an appointment with Dr Blayney to have it fitted. The device is now fully funded although a fitting fee applies.