Mirena IUD: Risks, Side Effects & Alternatives - Expert Advice

Question
I'm 17 and him on the daily pill now, but i want to change to Marina. one of the nurses told me its usually for women who have have kids before. would it hurt or be painful in anyway if i got marina?

Answer
Hi Tina,

I don't recommend the Mirena IUD because of the hormonal effects and other risks and side effects. Please check this out.
http://www.contracept.org/iud-mirena.php

Perhaps you do not really need to be on birth control right now or perhaps you could use a non-hormonal birth control method. Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and we can talk more that way.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Diane Cheryl