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I was told to have it replaced at the 5 year mark, pretty sure it would work all 5 years and possibly a little longer, but better safe than sorry.

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What are the side effects if Mirena is left in place too long?

If you leave Mirena in place after five years, you could get pregnant. Other than that, there are no side effects.


How long does the Mirena last?

Mirena's useful life is five years. After it's removed, your period will return within four to six weeks, if your periods were regular before. Like the birth control pill, it quickly gets out of your system.


What happens when you have an Mirena IUD infection?

Mirena does not cause infections.


Can the Mirena and Yaz pill be used together long term?

I had the mirena inserted Oct 2012, but with that I had the bad luck of an ovarian cyst. I used Yaz for 6 months and the cyst disappeared. It made it's appearance again end of 2013 and the cyst had burst. You can use Yaz together with the mirena but not for long term.


You have used Mirena for about a year and a half you have always had a period every month but you have not had one in the last three months is this normal while using this IUD?

Yes, absent periods are a normal side effect of Mirena.


What is the main difference between Mirena iucd pregna iucd?

Mirena Iud has a drug coating that last up to five years and prevents the egg from attaching. A regular IUD prevents pregnancy but is not 100%.


What actors and actresses appeared in Mirena - 2012?

The cast of Mirena - 2012 includes: Susanne Strach as Mirena


Does Mirena prevent chlamydia?

No, Mirena does not prevent chlamydia.


HOW TO GETpregnant while on the mirena?

Have the Mirena removed, and then have intercourse.


When using Mirena how long does your period last?

You can have your period up to 6 month's your period will slow down to just spotting in time.Around 8 months it will stop from time to time you may spot


Does Prednisone affect mirena?

There are no known drug interactions between prednisone and Mirena. Few medications affect Mirena.


What happens if you don't take mirena out?

If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.