Mirena 21 Mcg/24 Hr (Up To 8 Years) 52 Mg Intrauterine Device Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Abnormally Long Or Heavy Periods
- Absence Of Menstrual Periods
- Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
- Acne
- An Infection Of The Vagina Called Bacterial Vaginosis
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Vulvovaginitis, An Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Anemia
- Depression
- Enlargement Of An Ovary
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Decrease In How Often A Woman Menstruates
- A Skin Rash
- A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- An Ovarian Cyst
- Backache
- Breast Pain
- Drug-Induced Hot Flashes
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
- Inflammation Of The Cervix
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Itching
- Mood Changes
- Nervousness
- Pain With Menstruation
- Pelvic Pain
- Vaginal Discharge
- Weight Gain
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Blood Clot In An Artery
- A Blood Infection With Group A Streptococcus Bacteria
- A Clot In The Lung
- A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
- A Migraine Headache
- A Stroke
- A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- An Infection By Actinomyces Bacteria Called Actinomycosis
- An Infection Of The Female Reproductive Organs Called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Blood Clot Formation In Vein
- Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
- Breast Cancer
- Expulsion Of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
- High Blood Pressure
- Infection Of Female Pelvic Organs Due To Streptococcus
- Inflammation Of The Endometrium
- Pregnancy To Occur Outside Of Womb
- Puncture Of The Uterus From The Intra-Uterine Device
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Decrease In Production Of Breast Milk
- Abdominal Bloating
- Darkening Of The Skin
- Dizziness
- Hives
- Pain With Sexual Intercourse
- Uterine Cramps
- Visible Water Retention
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