Levonorgestrel

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common • Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods • longer or heavier menstrual periods • mild bloating • stomach or pelvic pain or spasm • stopping of menstrual bleeding • unusually heavy or unexpected menstrual bleeding • uterine bleeding between menstrual periods • vaginal bleeding or spotting Less common • Blurred vision • cramps • dizziness • headache • heavy bleeding • itching of the vagina or genital area • nervousness • pain • pain during sexual intercourse • pale skin • pounding in the ears • slow or fast heartbeat • swelling • thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor • trouble breathing • unusual bleeding or bruising • unusual tiredness or weakness • white or brownish vaginal discharge Rare • Chills • confusion • dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting • fast heartbeat • fast, weak pulse • fever • pale, cold, clammy skin • rapid, shallow breathing • sudden increase in stomach or shoulder pain • sweating • unusual or large amount of vaginal bleeding Incidence not known • Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple • dimpling of the breast skin • dull or aching stomach pain • foul-smelling vaginal discharge • increased blood pressure • increased urge to urinate • inverted nipple • large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs • lump in the breast or under the arm • pain during urination • persistent crusti...

Facts You Should Know: The Human Body Quiz In the early 1980s levonorgestrel became widely used in a form of contraception marketed as Norplant II (Jadelle), which uses a different synthetic progestogen, called etonogestrel, implanted under the skin in specially designed rods the size of matchsticks. Today levonorgestrel may be given alone or in a formulation that also contains estradiol. One of the primary uses of levonorgestrel is in Mirena. This particular IUD, once inserted into the uterus, can remain there for up to five years, releasing about 20 micrograms of levonorgestrel daily. Levonorgestrel also is used in various formulations of Seasonale—an extended-cycle oral contraceptive, which enables an 84-day span between

Plan B One-Step Generic name: LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel] Dosage form: tablet (1.5 mg) Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is Plan B One-Step? Plan B One-Step is a morning-after pill (emergency contraceptive pill) used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failure of other forms of before it starts. Plan B (levonorgestrel, 1.5 mg) should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or birth control failure, and the sooner it is taken, the better it works. Any person, regardless of age or gender can purchase Plan B One-Step right off the shelf without a prescription or ID requirement at all major retailers in the U.S. The Plan B pill is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as a regular form of birth control. Talk with your doctor or healthcare professional about the many forms of birth control available. How effective is Plan B? In a clinical trial Plan B was effective at lowering the chance of becoming pregnant from 8% on average to 1.1%, after a single act of mid-cycle unprotected sex if it was taken correctly within 72 hours after unprotected sex. In a review of clinical trials Plan B was shown to have an efficiency rate of 89% when taken correctly, as directed. What is the difference between Plan B and Plan B One-Step? • Plan B One-Step contains one levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablet and is available over-the-counter without prescription • Plan B contained two levonorgestrel 0.75 mg tablets and is now discontinued. Warnings Do not u...

If you are taking the over-the-counter product to self-treat, read all directions on the product package before taking this Take 1 tablet by If you vomit within 2 hours of taking this medication, contact your doctor to ask if you need to repeat the dose. After you take this medication, the time when your period comes and how much you bleed may change. Tell your doctor right away if your period is more than 7 days late. You may need to take a If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. If your doctor has directed you to use this Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: severe lower A very serious This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

• Birth Control Options • About Mirena • About Mirena • How Mirena Works • FAQs • Heavy Periods • About Heavy Periods • Treating Heavy Periods • Getting Mirena • What to Expect • Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider • Mirena Removal • Paying for Mirena • Cost & Insurance Coverage • Safety • Toggle country select Get to know the Mirena IUD Choosing birth control is personal, and for women who want to prevent pregnancy—while also needing help with heavy periods—it’s important to know there is an option that does both. If you’re considering an IUD (intrauterine device) but also struggle with heavy periods, get to know Mirena: • Over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for up to 8 years • The first and only hormone-releasing IUD that is FDA-approved to treat heavy periods—also known as • Can be used whether or not you’ve had a baby • Can be removed by your healthcare provider anytime in case your plans change Who should not use Mirena? Mirena is not right for everyone. Do not use Mirena if you: • are or might be pregnant; Mirena cannot be used as an emergency contraceptive • have a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or have had PID in the past unless you have had a normal pregnancy after the infection went away • have an untreated genital infection now • have had a serious pelvic infection in the past 3 months after a pregnancy • can get infections easily. For example, if you: • have multiple sexual partners or your partner has multiple se...

Kyleena is a brand-name intrauterine device (IUD) that’s prescribed for birth control. Kyleena contains the active drug levonorgestrel and belongs to the progestins drug class. Kyleena is FDA-approved to prevent * Drug details You’ll find key information about Kyleena below. • Drug form: • Generic available? No • Prescription required? No • Controlled substance? No • Year of FDA approval: 2000 Kyleena can cause mild or serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while using Kyleena. These lists don’t include all possible side effects. For more information on the possible side effects of Kyleena, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to manage any side effects that may be concerning or bothersome. You can also refer to Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tracks side effects of drugs it has approved. If you would like to report to the FDA a side effect you’ve had with Kyleena, you can do so through Mild side effects Below is a partial list of mild side effects of Kyleena. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or view Kyleena’s Mild side effects of Kyleena can include: • dizziness • • • bleeding or • • • • pain in your abdomen, • • mild Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. But if they become more severe or don’t go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. * † For more information about allergic reaction and ...