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

Summary:

Hypercoagulation is reported as a side effect among people who take Mirena (levonorgestrel), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Nuvaring, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypercoagulation 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 145,265 Mirena users. Check the latest studies of Mirena.

What is Hypercoagulation?

Hypercoagulation (increased tendency for clotting of the blood) is found to be associated with 432 drugs and 533 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypercoagulation.

On Dec, 06, 2025

143,466 people reported to have side effects when taking Mirena.
Among them, 15 people (0.01%) have Hypercoagulation.

Among these 15 people:

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

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Mirena? *

Nuvaring: 2 people, 13.33%
Neurontin: 1 person, 6.67%
Coumadin: 1 person, 6.67%
Elavil: 1 person, 6.67%
Glucotrol: 1 person, 6.67%
Glucovance: 1 person, 6.67%
Imitrex: 1 person, 6.67%
Inderal: 1 person, 6.67%
Yaz: 1 person, 6.67%
Tylenol W/ Codeine No. 3: 1 person, 6.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypercoagulation? *

Weight Increased: 3 people, 20.00%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 20.00%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 20.00%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 3 people, 20.00%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 3 people, 20.00%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 20.00%
Cyst (a closed sac): 2 people, 13.33%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 2 people, 13.33%
Chest X-Ray Abnormal: 2 people, 13.33%
Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx): 2 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 6.67%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 6.67%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 6.67%
Chronic Thyroiditis (long lasting inflammation of thyroid gland): 1 person, 6.67%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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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