FDA Approves Additional Use for IUD Mirena to Treat Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in IUD Users
Published by Food and Drug Administration Press Releases October 1st, 2009 in Regulatory AffairsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Mirena (levonorgestrel intrauterine system) to treat heavy menstrual bleeding in women who use intrauterine contraception as their method of pregnancy prevention. This is the first intrauterine device approved by the FDA for this additional indication.