Why Birth Control May Be Next On Your Holiday Wish List

Explore an option before you get busy this season

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The holidays are here and for a lot of couples, it’s not just a busy time of year for cooking or gift shopping. After all, there’s a reason September is one of the most common months for births (you do the math).  However, if adding a little one isn’t on your holiday wish list right now…it may be a good time to look into your birth control plan and determine if an IUD may be an option.  So whether you make a list (and check it twice) this holiday season or are looking for IUD resources to bookmark all year round—we got you covered. Hear from healthcare providers  and read on for some information about  the #1 prescribed IUD in the U.S.,* Mirena® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) 52mg. *Supported by 2021-2023 SHS data. The Mirena IUD: A Long-Acting Reversible Form of Birth Control Mirena is a hormonal, estrogen-free intrauterine device (IUD) that is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for up to eight years. Mirena also treats heavy periods – aka heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) – for up to five years in women who choose an IUD for birth control. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION If you have a pelvic or genital infection, get infections easily, or have certain cancers, don’t use Mirena. Less than 1% of users get a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See below for Important Safety Information and click here for Prescribing Information.        Talk to your healthcare provider to see if Mirena is right for you.        To learn more about IUDs, see below.  HEAR FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER What You May Not Know After Giving Birth It’s no secret that having a baby can come with a long to-do list. And yes, we know becoming a mother is amazing, hello, your body just grew a whole human, but we also know you may not be ready to do it again so soon. Which is why you could consider adding a birth control plan to that postpartum to-do list.   CONSIDER THIS FOR YOUR POSTPARTUM CHECKLIST You read all the books, scrolled into the wee hours of the night, asked your doctor all the questions, but nothing could truly prepare you for the moment your baby entered the world. Along with the joys of welcoming your little one into the world, comes a slew of individualized postpartum choices and challenges—including your birth control plan.   LEARN MORE FROM TWO OBGYNS Here’s How You Can Check in With Your Provider About Your Heavy Period Being booked and busy is one thing. Running to the bathroom every hour to change your pad or tampon is another. If your flow is starting to look as heavy as your calendar, it might be time to talk to your doctor about your period.    GET THE LOW DOWN ON YOUR HEAVY FLOW Our menstrual periods can be like inconvenient visitors who show up every month without invitations. We know it’s coming, and all we can do is make ourselves as comfortable as possible during its stay. But what happens when our flow is literally overflowing?   TIPS FOR TALKING ABOUT HEAVY PERIODS INDICATION FOR MIRENA Mirena®️ (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 8 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods for up to 5 years in women who choose intrauterine contraception. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION If you have a pelvic or genital infection, get infections easily, or have certain cancers, don’t use Mirena. Less than 1% of users get a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). If you have persistent pelvic or stomach pain, or excessive bleeding after placement, tell your healthcare provider (HCP). If Mirena comes out, call your HCP and avoid intercourse or use non-hormonal back-up birth control (such as condoms or spermicide). Mirena may go into or through the wall of the uterus and cause other problems. Pregnancy while using Mirena is uncommon but can be life threatening and may result in loss of pregnancy or fertility. Ovarian cysts may occur but usually disappear. Bleeding and spotting may increase in the first 3 to 6 months and remain irregular. Periods over time usually become shorter, lighter, or may stop. Mirena does not protect against HIV or STIs. Only you and your HCP can decide if Mirena is right for you. Mirena is available by prescription only. For important risk and use information about Mirena, please see the accompanying Full Prescribing Information. Visit Mirena.com to learn more. PP-MIR-US-112-1 12/24

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