After the Dalkon Shield fiasco in the 1970's, many American women are hesitant to use IUD's, such as the Mirena for birth control. Rest easy knowing a study found no increased infertility risk.

Grab a snack, get comfy and watch this brief video about IUDs like the Mirena and how they work in your body.

If you have a bit of time, this contraceptive decision tool is top-notch. Whether you're considering the Mirena or the rhythm method, you can find out what might suit your lifestyle here.

It's not that she's keeping it from you; she might not even know about these interesting birth control tidbits. Learn who should use caution with the pill and what that safe, super-effective method is.

A health practitioner discusses the patch, the Nuvaring and the Mirena. If you're trying to decide on a birth control option you don't have to think of every day, check out this link.

Looking for a long-term birth control method? Compare the Mirena with other potential long-term solutions such as sterilization here.

Is the Mirena for you, or would another birth control method be better? Take this short quiz and see.

Get technical with this very detailed article about hormonal IUDs like the Mirena. All that medical jargon got you bored? Try reading it out loud with a funny accent.

Copper or hormonal: What's the difference? And how exactly does an IUD work? Find answers to your basic questions about the Mirena for birth control here.

Yes, they want you to buy their product. but don't overlook this very useful podcast in which women discuss the Mirena as a birth control method.

Want to know what's involved in the insertion and removal of the Mirena before you commit? It's all detailed here, along with a very useful overview of this method of birth control.

Is your current birth control leaving you content to curl up with a pint of ice cream and the cat instead of your sweetie? At least one physician believes the Mirena might help get your love life back on track!

The Mirena is a great birth control method for many people, but you can't always have one inserted immediately. This guide for physicians will give you some insight into when you can expect your Mirena.