Mirena/IUD

HowtoprepareforyourMirena/IUDinsertionEatanddrinkasyounormallywould(youdonotneedtofast)andtake2anti-inflammatorytablets(ieibuprofen/nurofenORnaprogesic)and2paracetamoltabletsanhourpriortoyourappointment.If,forsomereason,youcannottakeanti-inflammatoriespleasediscussthiswithyourdoctor.YourIUDwillbeinsertedintheclinictreatmentroominmostcircumstances,withassistanceprovidedbytheclinicnurseifrequired.Feelfreetohaveasupportpersonattendwithyouifyouwish.Theactualinsertionisbrief–usuallylessthan5-10minutes,butwerequestthatyouensureyouhavebookedalongconsultation.UntilyourIUDisinsertedpleaseuseareliablemethodofcontraception.ItisbesttohaveyourIUDinsertedwhilstyouaremenstruating(ifpossible).Itmayberequestedthatyouhaveaurinepregnancytestpriortoinsertion.Youwillneedtousealternativecontraceptionforaweekafterinsertion.Itisrecommendedthatyouavoidbringingchildrentotheappointment(babiesshouldbefine).Mostwomenareabsolutelyfinetodrivehomeafterwards,howeveritisrecommendedthatyouhavesomeonethatcandriveyouhomeincaseyoufeellightheadedaftertheinsertion.Itisbesttotaketherestofthedayoffworkifpossible.Pleasebringapadforanybleedingpostinsertion(pleaseavoidtamponsforthefirst2daysafterinsertion).