Basic Info.
Product Description
Mirena contains levonorgestrel 20 mcg and it is manufactured by bayer pharma.
the iud with progestogen, intrauterine system (ius), or intrauterine contraceptive (iuc) is a long acting reversible hormonal contraceptive device that is placed in the uterus. an ius has a hormone cylinder that releases a progestin (a synthetic progesteron) called levonorgestrol. the only brand currently available is the t-frame lng-20 ius, marketed as mirena.
the term ius is used in the united kingdom distinguish the hormonal intrauterine contraceptive from copper- based intrauterine device (iuds). in the united states, all intrauterine contraceptives are referred to with the term iud.
note: mirena is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.