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Available Form:   Device
Manufacturer name:   Bayer
Generic name:   levonorgestrel-intra-uterine
Strength:   19.5mg, 52mg

What is Kyleena?

This is an intrauterine device (IUD): a soft, flexible T-shaped contraceptive (birth control) device that is placed inside the uterus. It releases the medication Levonorgestrel continuously over a period of 5 years to prevent pregnancy.

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This is an intrauterine device (IUD): a soft, flexible T-shaped contraceptive (birth control) device that is placed inside the uterus. It releases the medication Levonorgestrel continuously over a period of 5 years to prevent pregnancy.

Levonorgestrel is a progestin, which is a hormone produced by the ovaries. Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) prevents the lining of the uterus (endometrium) from building up, which makes it very difficult for an egg to be implanted. It also changes the cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to swim through the cervix.

Levonorgestrel IUD starts to work as soon as it is inserted. However, it is advised to wait 24 to 48 hours before having sexual intercourse.

Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.

Your doctor may have suggested Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine), speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) without consulting your doctor.

Do not give Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) if their doctor has not prescribed it.

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Kyleena Dosage

This device is placed inside the uterus by your doctor within 7 days after the start of your period. Your doctor will most likely perform a gynecological examination before the device is inserted to examine your uterus for correct placement and to rule out pregnancy or other gynecological conditions that would make using levonorgestrel undesirable.

The device is inserted during a routine office visit with your doctor and only takes a few minutes. You may have to go back to your doctor's office about 4 to 12 weeks after the device is inserted to ensure it is in the right position, and then once a year thereafter or as directed by your doctor. The device can be left in place for up to 5 years, after which you must decide whether to replace the device with a new one or simply to remove the old device.

It is important Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) be used exactly as recommended by your doctor. If you miss an appointment to have a new levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device removed or inserted, contact your doctor as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment. After 5 years, this device may not prevent pregnancy.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Kyleena Side Effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.

The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine). Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

  • abdominal or pelvic pain
  • Acne
  • breast tenderness or pain
  • decreased or absent menstrual bleeding
  • headache
  • hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, or legs
  • hair loss
  • infrequent menstrual periods
  • nausea
  • oily skin
  • painful menstrual periods
  • spotting between periods
  • symptoms of ovarian cysts (e.g., pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, abdominal bloating, swelling, pain with bowel movements)
  • vaginal discharge

Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

  • expulsion of the device (e.g., increased vaginal bleeding)
  • increased blood pressure
  • migraine
  • perforation of the uterus (e.g., severe lower abdominal pain, bleeding)
  • signs of a blood clot in the arm or leg (tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in the arm or leg) or lungs (difficulty breathing, sharp chest pain that is worst when breathing in, coughing, coughing up blood, sweating, or passing out)  
  • signs of Depression (e.g., poor concentration, changes in weight, changes in sleep, decreased interest in activities, thoughts of suicide)
  • symptoms of a pelvic infection (e.g., constant pain in the lower stomach, Fever, unusual vaginal discharge)

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

  • signs of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat)
  • signs of Stroke (e.g., sudden or severe headache; sudden loss of coordination; vision changes; sudden slurring of speech; or unexplained weakness, numbness, or pain in arm or leg)
  • symptoms of intrauterine pregnancy, Ectopic Pregnancy, or miscarriage (e.g., constant pain in lower stomach, nausea, breast tenderness, vaginal bleeding)

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Kyleena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine).

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Kyleena Available Form

Kyleena® consists of a small, white, T-shaped body made from soft, flexible plastic. The vertical and horizontal arms of the T-body are about 3 cm long. The vertical arm is surrounded by a narrow, cylindrical drug reservoir that contains levonorgestrel. Nonmedicinal ingredients: barium sulphate, copper phthalocyanine, polydimethylsiloxane elastomer, polyethylene, polypropylene, silica colloidal anhydrous, and silver. Two fine blue plastic threads are attached to the tip of the vertical arm. In addition, the vertical stem contains a silver ring located close to the horizontal arms, which is visible under ultrasound.

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