B2C Writing (Healthcare #2) – A Sample by Eloise Väisänen
Aim: Educate customers and boost gynaecology appointment bookings for client
Medium: Online blog page copy
Is the Mirena Coil Right for You?
The Mirena coil is one of the most common contraceptive devices but it can also help if you have heavy periods. In this article, we’ll give you more information about the Mirena coil and how it works to help you decide if it’s right for you.
Remember, this article is only a guide to help you. For more information on whether the Mirena coil is right for you, we recommend scheduling an appointment with [Client’s name]. To make an appointment, please click here or contact [Client’s PA] (that’s [Client’s PA image] below ?) during working hours on [Phone number] or [Email address].
How Does the Mirena Coil Work as Birth Control?
How Can the Mirena Coil Help with Heavy Periods?
How Long Is the Mirena Coil Effective for?
Are There any Risks Associated with the Mirena Coil?
What are the Side Effects of the Mirena Coil?
How Is the Mirena Coil Fitted?
When Can I Have the Mirena Coil Fitted?
How Can I Book an Appointment to Have the Mirena Coil Fitted?
5 Takeaways about the Mirena Coil
What is the Mirena Coil?
The Mirena coil is an interuterine device (or IUD) that contains a hormone that can prevent pregnancy and treat heavy periods.
The Mirena is a small T-shaped device made of soft, flexible plastic that’s placed inside your uterus by a trained healthcare professional (usually a gynaecologist). The Mirena can last up to 7 years as a contraceptive and up to 5 years as a treatment for heavy periods. You can have the Mirena removed at any time.
The Mirena does NOT protect against STIs.
How Does the Mirena Work As Birth Control?
The Mirena coil contains the hormone levonorgestrel. This hormone thickens the cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to get through the cervix. It also thins the uterine lining making it more difficult for an egg to implant. The hormone in the Mirena IUD can, for some women, also prevent the release of an egg each month.
How Can the Mirena Coil Help with Heavy Periods?
The Mirena coil contains the hormone levonorgestrel, which is a synthetic form of progesterone. This is released into the uterus in a controlled way and thins the lining of the uterus. This reduces heavy or prolonged bleeding during menstruation. The Mirena IUD can help treat heavy periods for up to 5 years.
How Long Is the Mirena Coil Effective for?
When correctly inserted, the Mirena coil can prevent pregnancy for up to 7 years and can treat heavy periods for up to 5 years.
The Mirena coil does NOT protect against STIs.
Are There any Risks Associated with the Mirena Coil?
When inserted correctly, less than 1 in 100 women will get pregnant within a year.
However, if you do get pregnant whilst using Mirena, you’re at higher risk of an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilised egg implants outside the uterus. This can be a serious condition and frequently needs emergency medical intervention. It not possible to save an ectopic pregnancy.
What are the Side Effects of the Mirena Coil?
There are some side effects to the Mirena coil. These include:
❇️Headache
❇️Acne
❇️Breast tenderness
❇️Irregular bleeding, which can improve after six months of use
❇️Mood changes
❇️Cramping or pelvic pain
If you are concerned by any of these, you can discuss these at your gynaecology appointment with [Client’s name].
How Is the Mirena Coil Fitted?
You do NOT need surgery to have the Mirena coil fitted. It can be done during a routine gynaecological examination and takes only a few minutes.
Insertion can be uncomfortable. The inserter containing the coil is passed into your vagina and then uterus. Your gynaecologist will then check the coil has been positioned correctly and withdraw the inserter, leaving the coil.
Your gynaecologist will also ensure that the two threads attached to the stem of the coil are properly extended through your cervix. These two threads help ensure the coil is placed correctly and also help remove the coil when the time comes.
During and after placement of your Mirena coil, you may have some pain, bleeding or dizziness. If these symptoms don’t pass within 30 minutes after insertion of your coil, it may not have been placed correctly. Your gynaecologist should examine you to see if your coil needs to be removed or repositioned.
When Can I Have the Mirena Coil Fitted?
You can have a Mirena coil be fitted at any point in your menstrual cycle, as long as you’re not pregnant.
You can have a Mirena coil inserted within 48 hours after birth or 4 weeks after birth.
How Can I Book an Appointment to Have the Mirena Coil Fitted?
By booking a gynaecology appointment with [Client’s name] via this link you can discuss and have a coil fitted at the same appointment.
PLEASE NOTE: When booking an appointment, please let [Client’s PA] know that you would like the Mirena coil fitting at your appointment. This ensures [Client’s name] has the right one available for you.
5 Takeaways about the Mirena Coil
The Mirena coil is a hormonal interuterine device (IUD)
The Mirena can last for up to 7 years to prevent pregnancy and up to 5 years to treat heavy periods.
You can get a Mirena coil fitted at any point during your menstrual cycle as long as you are not pregnant. You can also have a Mirena fitted within 48 hours after giving birth or 4 weeks after giving birth.
The Mirena coil does NOT protect against STIs.
You can book a gynaecology appointment with [Client’s name] here. His clinic is held at [Clinic location].