Mirena (Hormonal IUD)

Mirena (Hormonal IUD)

An IUD (intrauterine device) is a little T-shaped device that averts pregnancy.At Dr. Jaya Chhabra’s Women’s Clinic, weinsert it into the uterus, where it can remain up to six years.

Why use Mirena?

  • It’s effective.
  • It’s convenient.
  • It helps reduce period pain and severity
  • It has fewer side effects than the birth control pill.
  • It’s reversible.

The insertion
At Dr. Jaya Chhabra’s Women’s Clinic, we:

  • Apply an antiseptic solution to your vagina and cervix
  • Insert Mirena into your vagina and then your uterus
  • Ensure that the Mirena is positioned correctly
  • Withdraw the plastic inserter, leaving Mirena in your uterus
  • Ensure that Mirena is properly placed.
  • Trim the Mirena’s threads to the appropriate length
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