Patient information leaflet and adverse event reporting information can be found at the bottom of the page​

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You've been prescribed Kyleena, what now?

With the support of your healthcare professional you have chosen Kyleena, a small intrauterine system (IUS) that sits in your womb to prevent pregnancy. This website is here to support you on your journey from being prescribed Kyleena, through fitting and on to removal/re-fit. It arms you with knowledge about the product and answers many of the frequently asked questions.

DID YOU KNOW?

There have been over 3.9 million placements of Kyleena fitted worldwide since its introduction in October 20162

 

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Why Kyleena, what is it and how does it work?

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Preparing for your fit and beyond

Find out more about preparing for your fit and what to expect after insertion

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Explore some frequently asked questions about Kyleena

These FAQ's have been answered to help support you with your Kyleena journey 

Explore some frequently asked questions about Kyleena

These FAQs have been answered to help support you with your Kyleena journey

Will my partner be able to feel my Kyleena during sex?

“You and your partner should not feel Kyleena during intercourse. Kyleena is placed in the uterus, not in the vagina. Sometimes your partner may feel the threads. If this occurs, or if you or your partner experience pain during sex, talk to your healthcare professional.”

 

Does Kyleena start working right away, or do I need to use back-up birth control?

“It depends on whether you were using hormonal birth control prior to getting Kyleena and also when Kyleena is placed during your menstrual cycle.”

 

Is it safe to breastfeed while using Kyleena?

“You may use Kyleena when you are breastfeeding. Kyleena is not likely to affect the quality or amount of your breast milk or the health of your nursing baby. However, isolated cases of decreased milk production have been reported.”

 

Do I have to use Kyleena for 5 years?

“No. Kyleena can be removed at any time by your healthcare professional. You could become pregnant as soon as Kyleena is removed, so you should use another method of birth control if you do not want to become pregnant.”

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INDICATION FOR KYLEENA

Kyleena® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUS that prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

  • If you have an untreated genital infection, get infections easily, or have certain cancers, don't use Kyleena. Less than 1% of users get a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
  • If you have persistent pelvic or stomach pain, excessive bleeding after placement or if Kyleena comes out, tell your healthcare professional (HCP). If Kyleena comes out, call your HCP and avoid intercourse or use non-hormonal back-up birth control (such as condoms or spermicide). Kyleena may go into or go through the uterus and cause other problems.
  • Pregnancy while using Kyleena is uncommon but can be life threatening and may result in loss of pregnancy or fertility.
  • Ovarian cysts may occur but usually disappear.
  • Bleeding and spotting may increase in the first 3 to 6 months and remain irregular. Periods over time usually become shorter, lighter, or may stop.

 

Kyleena does not protect against HIV or STIs.

 

Only you and your HCP can decide if Kyleena is right for you. Kyleena is available by prescription only.

 

For important risk and usage information about Kyleena, please see Patient information leaflet

Reporting adverse events and quality complaints

 

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

This website is intended for UK patients prescribed Kyleena only, throughout this website we will refer to the term 'women'. Please note this will cover transmen, non-binary, intersex individuals, along with any others who experience any of the issues discussed.


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