Intrauterine contraceptives became widely known in the middle of the last century. They quickly became popular among women due to such qualities as almost 100% protection against unwanted pregnancy, ease of use and the absence of a particularly negative effect on the female body.
A new generation of intrauterine contraceptives - the spiral Mirena. Feedback on this medical device, namely, as a contraceptive, is extremely positive.
What is the Mirena spiral?
This is an intrauterine system, the main difference from the classical spirals is the presence of a reservoir with a hormone. He most accurately repeats the composition of the natural female hormone.
Efficiency, most comparable to copper-containing intrauterine contraceptives, is another advantage that raises the Mirena spiral to a higher level. Feedback women already using this product are mostly positive.
The principle of operation of the spiral "Mirena"
The mechanism of the hormone-containing spiral is similar to the classic oral contraceptive methods. The intrauterine device Mirena is activated immediately after its introduction into the uterine cavity, releasing the hormone levonorgestrel. It completely blocks the process of ovulation, and also does not allow the development of the mucous membrane of the uterine cavity. And this makes the implantation process of the ovum practically impossible .
Efficiency of using the Mirena spiral: expert feedback
A reliable and highly effective means of protection from unwanted pregnancy is the Mirena spiral. The feedback of experts on its application is quite unambiguous. Mirena - a successful contraceptive,
which has an additional therapeutic effect. But its use is permissible only after a comprehensive examination of a woman.
Fertility (the possibility of becoming pregnant) is restored almost immediately after removal of the product. Very rarely, pregnancy occurs within six months after the withdrawal of funds. It should be remembered that Mirena is not a protection against infections transmitted through sexual intercourse.
"Mirena" is a spiral, the cost of which depends on the manufacturer and varies from 8700 to 13000 rubles, it can only be purchased at a pharmacy by prescription.
Additional action of the spiral "Mirena"
In addition to the excellent contraceptive effect, this hormonal system also has a good therapeutic effect on the female body.
Healing spiral "Mirena"
provides
the following
therapeutic
effects:
- significantly reduces the duration of menstruation;
- due to the normalization of iron metabolism, the level of hemoglobin rises;
- provides prevention of endometriosis, as well as uterine fibroids and endometrial cancer.
In addition to the above, the Mirena spiral is used to restore the natural state of the endometrium after removal of both ovaries, as well as in severe menopause.
Mirena spiral: review
Women in their reviews of this medical device were divided into two camps. Negative reviews after the start of the use of this medical device are mostly of the same type: depressed state, decreased libido, as well as the appearance of pain in the lower abdomen.
Women who left positive reviews are unanimous in that the volume of menstrual bleeding has significantly decreased, the pain inherent in it has completely disappeared. The overall hemoglobin level increased significantly, and in the presence of diseases such as endometritis or fibroids, a significant improvement was observed.