This is a soft, flexible, T-shaped contraceptive (birth control) device that is placed inside the uterus (intrauterine device or IUD). The medication is continuously released over a period of 5 years to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. Levonorgestrel is a progestin, which is a hormone produced by the ovaries. Mirena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine) prevents the...More on Mirena indication

This combination product contains two active medications: etonogestrel and Estradiol. Etonogestrel belongs to a class of medications called progestins. It is a man-made hormone similar to the hormone Progesterone, produced by the ovaries. Estradiol belongs to the class of medications called estrogen. It is also a hormone produced by the ovaries. Together, etonogestrel (progestin) and ethinyl estra...More on Nuvaring indication

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 Mirena (Levonorgestrel-intra-uterine). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Mirena (Levonorgestrel-...More on Mirena 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 Nuvaring. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Nuvaring with your doctor. The following side effects...More on Nuvaring side effects

The levonorgestrel IUD should not be used by anyone who: is allergic to levonorgestrel or to any of the ingredients or components of the device is or may be pregnant has a bacterial infection of the heart valves has a genital infection has a poorly functioning immune system has abnormal cells in the cervix has abnormalities of the uterus (e.g., fibroids) that distort the shape of the uteru...More on Mirena contraindications

Do not use Nuvaring if you: are allergic to etonogestrel, ethinyl estradiol, or any ingredients of the medication are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant are a smoker and over the age of 35 years experience migraines with vision problems (aura) have recently had or are planning to have surgery that will limit your ability to move around have very high blood pressure have existing or h...More on Nuvaring contraindications

There may be an interaction between the levonorgestrel IUD device and any of the following: anticoagulants (e.g., Dalteparin, Enoxaparin, Warfarin, Apixaban, dabigatran, Rivaroxaban) Aprepitant "azole" antifungal medications (e.g., fluconazole, itraconazole, Voriconazole) Bosentan cannabis carfilzomib Cladribine corticosteroids (e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone)...More on Mirena precautions

There may be an interaction between etonogestrel - ethinyl estradiol and any of the following: acitretin Anastrozole ampicillin antipsychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, olanzepine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) Apixaban Aprepitant barbiturates (e.g., Phenobarbital, butalbital) benzodiazepines (e.g., Diazepam, Lorazepam, Oxazepam) beta-blockers (e.g., Propranolol, Metopr...More on Nuvaring precautions