Mirena and Dermatitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dermatitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Mirena (levonorgestrel), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Inflectra, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatitis when taking Mirena. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 143,466 people who have side effects when taking Mirena from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mirena?

Mirena has active ingredients of levonorgestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 145,266 Mirena users. Check the latest studies of Mirena.

What is Dermatitis?

Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it) is found to be associated with 1,539 drugs and 1,232 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatitis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

143,466 people reported to have side effects when taking Mirena.
Among them, 69 people (0.05%) have Dermatitis.

Among these 69 people:

How long have people been on Mirena when they have Dermatitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Dermatitis when taking Mirena? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Dermatitis when taking Mirena? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mirena? *

Inflectra: 12 people, 17.39%
Multivitamin: 11 people, 15.94%
Vitamin D: 10 people, 14.49%
Clonazepam: 6 people, 8.70%
Gabapentin: 5 people, 7.25%
Effexor: 4 people, 5.80%
Olanzapine: 4 people, 5.80%
Ocrevus: 4 people, 5.80%
Cetirizine Hydrochloride: 4 people, 5.80%
Abilify: 4 people, 5.80%

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatitis? *

Diarrhea: 20 people, 28.99%
Abdominal Distension: 20 people, 28.99%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 19 people, 27.54%
Abdominal Discomfort: 19 people, 27.54%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 19 people, 27.54%
Paraesthesia Oral (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's oral with no apparent long-term physical effect): 19 people, 27.54%
Numbness And Tingling (unusual prickling sensations): 19 people, 27.54%
Lactic Acidosis (low ph in body tissues): 19 people, 27.54%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 20.29%
Itching: 13 people, 18.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 19 people, 27.54%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 19 people, 27.54%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 5.80%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 3 people, 4.35%
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (vulvovaginal infection by fungi): 2 people, 2.90%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 2.90%
Depression: 2 people, 2.90%
Pain: 2 people, 2.90%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 2 people, 2.90%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 2.90%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levonorgestrel (the active ingredients of Mirena) and Mirena (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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