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MIRENA IUD: 40 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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40
Total FAERS Reports
1 (2.5%)
Deaths Reported
12
Hospitalizations
40
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
11
Disabilities

First Report: 20081205 · Latest Report: 20140620

What Are the Most Common MIRENA IUD Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Alopecia
11 reports (27.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Depression
7 reports (17.5%)
#3 Most Reported
Muscle spasms
6 reports (15.0%)

All MIRENA IUD Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Alopecia 11 27.5% 0 2
Depression 7 17.5% 0 0
Device dislocation 6 15.0% 0 5
Headache 6 15.0% 0 3
Muscle spasms 6 15.0% 0 4
Anxiety 5 12.5% 0 0
Insomnia 5 12.5% 0 0
Mood swings 5 12.5% 0 1
Nausea 5 12.5% 0 1

Who Reports MIRENA IUD Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 29.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is MIRENA IUD Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2008 1 0 1
2009 2 0 0
2012 1 0 0
2013 11 0 4
2014 16 0 6

View full timeline →

What Is MIRENA IUD Used For?

IndicationReports
Contraception 7

Official FDA Label for MIRENA IUD

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.