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

Summary:

Pericarditis 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 5 - 10 years also take Kytril, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis?

Pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium) is found to be associated with 863 drugs and 941 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pericarditis.

On Jul, 26, 2026

143,466 people reported to have side effects when taking Mirena.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Pericarditis.

Among these 12 people:

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

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Mirena? *

Zoloft: 1 person, 8.33%
Xanax: 1 person, 8.33%
Wellbutrin: 1 person, 8.33%
Synthroid: 1 person, 8.33%
Kytril: 1 person, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Pericarditis? *

Chest Pain: 5 people, 41.67%
Irritability: 2 people, 16.67%
Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle myocardium): 2 people, 16.67%
Joint Stiffness: 2 people, 16.67%
Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 2 people, 16.67%
Extrasystoles: 2 people, 16.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 16.67%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 16.67%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 1 person, 8.33%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 1 person, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 8.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 8.33%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 8.33%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 8.33%
Hormone Level Abnormal: 1 person, 8.33%
Depression: 1 person, 8.33%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 1 person, 8.33%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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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