MIRENA life is:
Correct Answer: 5 years
Description: Ref: Dutta Textbook of Obstetrics pg 538,539.543Explanation:MIRENAMIRENA is levonorgestrel releasing Intra uterine deviceCauses uniform and strong suppression of endometriumTotal LNG 52mg released at 20mcg per dayReplaced every 5 yrsMechanism of ActionThinning of endometrial liningInhibition of sperm movementThickening of cervical mucusNon contraceptive benefitsReduction in menorrhagiaDvsmenorrhoeaPremenstrual syndrome.Used in treatment ofEndometrial hyperplasia.Adenomyosis,Uterine leiomyomaEndometrial caHormone replacement therapy
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