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Endometriosis and Mirena treatment is another thing you might consider if you find that controlling your diet by eliminating "bad" foods are not provides adequate relief. Mirena is used to treat the symptoms of endometriosis by limiting the amount of blood flow during menstruation.

What is Mirena? It is a form of contraception and a type of intrauterine contraceptive devices, commonly known as the IUD or colis. Mirena is made of lightweight plastic, and is in a "T". Is properly fitted and inserted into the uterus by a doctor. It remains in place for a certain amount of time and then removed and a fresh Mirena coli is inserted.

How does Mirena work? As for the benefits linked between controlling endometriosis and treatment Mirena refers, makes Mirena bleeding during the menstrual cycle is lighter than normal. This is achieved through the hormone levonorgestrel coli is on the Mirena. Although Levonorgesterel is an ingredient also found in birth control pills, there is a much lower dose in the Mirena.

On the other hand, is distributed Mirena levonorgesterel directly to the lining of the uterus, which means no progesterone-like effects that can occur when the hormone travels through the bloodstream, as is the case of oral contraceptives.

What are the benefits? Studies have found that most women with endometriosis and treatment have experienced Mirena following benefits:

or reduction of dysmenorrhea (pain before and during menstruation)

o Reduction of dyspareunia (pain during sex)

O Reduce the risk of developing endometrial cancer

Pain reduction is likely that the limited blood loss during menstruation, which is due to the fact that the blood can not build up because levonorgesterel prevents construction womb lining.

Is there negative side effects? Some people believe that endometriosis and treatment Mirena is not a good match, due to the fact that it does increase the risk of developing benign, full ovarian cyst fluid. Although not cancerous, these cysts can be very painful when they break and lead to further complications.

Some other side effects negatives that have been raised are:

or change in the rules (ie, prolonged or frequent bleeding, spotting, irregular periods, painful periods, or no period)

or weight gain

or headache or migraine

or moodiness

Depression or

Nervousness or

or back pain

breast pain or

Vaginal discharge or

or acne

or Hair or growth

Inflammation of the cervix or

Loss of libido or

Abdominal distension

or Etc.

Remember, if you are having Mirena and have any of these symptoms or those not listed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Mirena is right for me? To help you decide if your symptoms the treatment of endometriosis and Mirena can be compatible, the following is information for women with problems health should not use this treatment:

or History or severe headaches or migraine

past or present, or suspected cases of cancer, especially those stimulated by sex hormones and cervical cancer, liver cancer and leukemia.

or History of ovarian cysts

Risk of heart disease or

Angina pectoris or

or hypertension

or Diabetes

or epilepsy

or AIDS

If current or past or blood clots or a blood disorder that increases the risk of blood clots

or post-menopausal women who have contracted belly

or pregnant women

or uterine fibroids

Infection in the uterus or

or Etc.

If you have Mirena treating endometriosis and interests you, be sure to consult your physician for more information and to determine whether Mirena is right for you.

Shelley Ross also writes a free newsletter which if full of natural tips and methods to releive Endo symptoms. Sign for for your free copy here: Free Endometriosis Newsletter . To find out more about endometriosis diagnosis and for information on endometriosis characteristics please visit Treat Endometriosis [http://treatendometriosis.com/blog/2007/02/01/endometriosis-outside-the-uterus/?source=blog]