Multiload/Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) that can provide long-term birth control (contraception).
Multiload/Mirena is typically inserted in a health care provider's office. Your health care provider will insert a speculum into your vagina and clean your vagina and cervix with an antiseptic solution. Special instruments might be used to gently align your cervical canal and uterine cavity and to measure the depth of your uterine cavity.
Next, your health care provider will fold Mirena's horizontal arms and place the device inside an applicator tube. The tube is inserted into your cervical canal, and Mirena is carefully placed in your uterus. When the applicator tube is removed, Mirena will remain in place.
During Mirena insertion, you may experience cramping, dizziness, fainting or a slower than normal heart rate.