IUD Side Effects: Mirena, Copper Coils & Complications

IUD side effects range from immediate insertion reactions to long-term issues like sciatica, with specific considerations for copper versus hormonal coils.

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Mirena Side Effects & Sciatica

Mirena is a soft, flexible plastic intrauterine device, or IUD, placed into the uterine cavity by a physician. It is used to prevent pregnancy or in women who have heavy periods. The device must be placed within seven days of onset of the menstrual period and may be left in place up to, but no longer than, five years.

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