Intrauterine spirals can be used not only to protect against unwanted pregnancy. There are such spirals that for many years can allocate hormones to the female body, suppressing ovulation and creating a therapeutic effect in case of hormone-dependent diseases, one of which is endometriosis.
The main element of the Mirena therapeutic system is the elastomeric hormone core, placed in a special body responsible for regulating the yield of the active substance - levonorgestrel progestagen.
The intra-uterine T-shaped system is inserted into the uterus for a long period of up to 5 years. The drug, contained in a spiral, is sometimes called the intrauterine hormonal system.
Mirena and endometriosis
It has now been established that the spiral of mirena is an effective tool in the treatment of endometriosis for a long time. The progestins contained in it work to suppress the growth and development of pathological foci of the endometrial tissue. In addition, the active substance of the Mirena spiral in endometriosis contributes to the reduction of concomitant inflammatory processes.
Treatment of endometriosis with spiral Mirena
The therapeutic effect of the Mirena spiral is based on suppression of the process of growth of the endometrium. As a result of the permanent presence of the healing spiral in the uterine cavity, the menstrual cycle is regulated, the duration of bleeding is reduced, and the pain is reduced. In most cases, with the initial stages of the uterus endometriosis, gradual resorption of pathological areas on the mucous membrane of the uterine cavity was observed until they completely disappeared.
In comparison with other types of hormonal therapy, Miren's endometriosis treatment has a number of advantages, among which there are relatively few side effects.
Contraindications in the treatment of endometriosis Mirena:
- intolerance of the active substance of the drug;
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- inflammatory and infectious processes that spread to the pelvic organs;
- diseases of oncological nature;
- genital bleeding of unexplained origin;
- lowered immunity, accompanied by frequent inflammatory diseases;
- congenital and acquired disorders of the uterine structure;
- severe liver dysfunction.