Mirena is a T-shaped device which is constructed of a medication-eluting plastic which releases the birth control hormone, levonorgestrel over a long period of time.
Mirena is implanted in the uterus by a physician and is intended to be left in place for up to 5 years. Once seated in the uterus, if the IUD device moves or migrates from its original position, it may begin to erode the abdominal, uterine or other organ walls.
It may also perforate or even penetrate organ walls, resulting in a potentially life-threatening injury. Mirena organ perforation is most commonly seen in the uterus but once it has fully penetrated the uterus, the IUD can migrate through to other areas of the body. In addition to uterine perforation, some women have had additional organ perforation or involvement in the cervix, fallopian tubes, or abdominal organs such as the bladder or intestines.
Though Mirena is an effective birth control method for most women, it is estimated as many as 1 in insertions may result in uterine perforation when the device becomes unseated and migrates. If the device has penetrated all the way through the uterine wall, the device may damage other reproductive organs such as the cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
It may also perforate the abdominal wall, bladder, kidneys or intestines and may pose a serious risk to the patient due to hemorrhage or uncontrolled internal bleeding. More serious symptoms may be caused by a device that has perforated the uterine wall and is affecting other organs, has caused internal bleeding or has resulted in a severe infection.
The longer a device migration event is left untreated, the higher the risk for additional complications. Your IUD is supposed to be placed up inside your uterus. You shouldn't able to feel it.
Feeling an IUD in your cervix could mean literally being able to feel it with your fingers as you do a string check, or it could mean your cervix is starting to feel uncomfortable because there's a piece of plastic or metal that shouldn't be there. However, sex itself can't displace your IUD. The myth that a penis or sex toy can "knock" your IUD out of place is just that: a myth. Some people report that sex changes a bit after you get an IUD , with certain positions feeling a bit more painful.
Sex with an IUD isn't meant to hurt once your body gets used to its presence. Abnormal discharge can be a sign that your IUD has slipped and is irritating your body. Your period will most likely change after you start your IUD. The non-hormonal copper IUD is known to make makes periods heavier , and lots of people experience some spotting for the first couple months. Many people experience cramps right after they get their IUD placed , and the copper IUD can make your cramps more intense. But unusual cramps and pain can be a sign that your IUD is being expelled.
An expulsion cramp will likely be very intense , as your muscles contract repeatedly to try and push the IUD out. Most people who get IUDs have no issues whatsoever, and will enjoy up to 10 years of worry-free pregnancy protection. If the side effects are unacceptable or worsening, the woman should consult her doctor. More serious complications are rare. The chance of these can often be reduced by selecting an experienced physician and understanding the proper use of the IUD.
Complications that do occur will vary for individual patients. Pregnancy occurring with an IUD is very rare, but if pregnancy occurs, it is more likely to be an ectopic pregnancy which implants outside of the uterus and can be dangerous. Lost strings. These strings are left in place when the IUD is inserted, but they can sometimes work their way up into the uterus.
Lost strings can mean a couple of different things. Sometimes the missing strings are merely hidden higher inside of the cervix. Most of the time, the IUD is in the right place in the uterus and is still effective. It could also mean there is a larger issue such as expulsion, or perforation.
One of the most serious complications that can arise because of an IUD is infection. IUD infections are generally a result of the insertion process.
The risk of infection is very minimal, and if an infection occurs, it can be treated without removing the IUD.
If an infection does occur, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disorder.
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