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Mirena

Mirena Dosage

Allison Gourley, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on December 1, 2023

Typical dosage for Mirena

Your provider will place Mirena inside the uterus at their office.

  • Prevent pregnancy: Mirena will stay in place for up to 8 years. Then, your provider will remove the IUD at their office.
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding: Mirena will stay in place for up to 5 years. Then, your provider will remove the IUD at their office.
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