About this medication
Provides contraception; some products also treat heavy menstrual bleeding.
How to use it
Insertion and removal require a trained professional. Duration depends on the device and indication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Postpartum and breastfeeding timing affects perforation risk and needs assessment.
Before you use it
Pregnancy, pelvic infection, unexplained bleeding, certain cancers or uterine distortion can preclude use.
Possible side effects
Spotting, cramps and eventually lighter or absent periods.
When to get help
Seek care for fever, severe pelvic pain, suspected pregnancy or possible expulsion.
Other medicines and products
Review all medicines; local hormone delivery differs from oral contraceptives.
Missed doses, storage and accidental exposure
Follow your own product’s missed-dose instructions. If you are unsure, ask the Care365 clinical team before taking an extra dose. Contraceptives, injections and modified-release medicines may need a specific plan.
Keep the original packaging and follow its storage, expiry and disposal instructions. Keep medicines away from children and pets. Ask about refrigeration, after-opening limits and safe sharps disposal when relevant.
For suspected overdose or accidental swallowing, contact poison control or urgent medical care promptly. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, collapse or a seizure.