MIRENA life is:: (A) 3 years, (B) 1 year, (C) 5 years, (D) 10 years
Answer is C. 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