Mirena is an implantable intrauterine device (IUD). It contains the hormone levonorgestrel. Women use Mirena for long-term, reversible birth control and to treat heavy periods. Mirena may cause weight gain, ectopic pregnancies, infections, perforation and other serious complications. read more
Defects have been cited in new lawsuits. The Mirena IUD is just the latest birth control device linked to Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), the most common medical name for this potentially fatal brain disorder. Nexplanon and Xulane exhibit side effects that resemble PTC. read more