WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Mirena

Re: Mirena

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:26:38 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 6 Dec 2000, Anna wrote: >
>I hope this didn't go through twice:
>
>I just heard on the news that the FDA is going to approve the Mirena
>coil. A few of my friends in Europe are very happy with this thing, and
>I might consider it.
>Will any gynecologist be able to place this thing? What is involved -
>hospital visit, outpatient, local anesthesia? Is there really no risk
>for women without previous pregnancies?
>
>As always, thanks for your help in all things private :-),
>
>--
>Anna
>

Anna, This method of birth control is approved in Europe and Australia. Unfortunately it has not been introduced for testing in the US. The FDA does not accept data from other countries and will require testing within the US borders. This will take some time (2-3 years minimum). The coil is placed in the office. It usually does not require anesthesia. The procedure takes approximately 15-20 minutes. The coil is placed at the site where the tube enters the uterus on each side. This causes scarring in that area, occluding the tube. One must use alternative birth control for 3 months following the procedure. It appears to be a very promising method of PERMANENT birth control. The fact that you have not had children should not matter in the procedure... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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