Mirena luds 52mg device

Mirena is a contraceptive intrauterine device that releases progestin hormone levonorgestrel into the uterine cavity slowly. Mirena is highly effective at a rate of over 99% in preventing pregnancy for up to 8 years and can be used in treating heavy menstrual bleeding for 5 years.ShapeThe physical shape of Mirena is a soft and flexible T-shaped polyethylene device called T-body.SizeMirena is 32mm in both vertical and horizontal directions. Removal ThreadsTwo fine colored threads (brown and clear) are provided at the bottom end of the vertical stem for easy removal process.RadiopaqueT-body of Mirena is compounded with barium sulfate making Mirena radiopaque thus visible in X-rays.Active IngredientMirena contains 52mg of levonorgestrel.Hormonal Reservoir/CylinderMirena’s hormone (levonorgestrel) is encapsulated in steroid reservoir wrapped around the vertical stem which is a combination of levonorgestrel and silicone membrane.Semi-Transparent Silicone MembranCovering the steroid reservoir is a semitransparent silicone membrane to facilitate controlled release of hormone