A client scheduled to have a Mirena levonorgestrel intrauterine system (L N g-I U C) inserted asks how this device stops conception. What should the nurse say in response to this client?

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The Mirena levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is a small, T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It releases a small amount of the hormone levonorgestrel, which thickens the cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to reach the egg. It also thins the lining of the uterus, making it less likely that a fertilized egg will implant.

A Client Scheduled to Have a Mirena Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System