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What to expect after mirena IUD removal
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
No, but it may be a variation on your usual cycle. If heavy periods persist, it would be prudent to consult your gynecologist. Take oral iron and mult... Read More
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Answered Jan 15, 2023
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Brownanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Bleeding after IUD removal should be transient. Any bleeding you are now having will be related to your current birth control and the timing of the IU... Read More
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Answered Dec 16, 2022
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Houghtonanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Not to worry: All IUDs prevent pregnancy, and antibiotics don't interfere with them. Mirena (levonorgestrel) combines the usual action of an IUD with the hormonal e... Read More
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3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Age 60 & heavy flow: If indeed you are 60 years of age. removing the Mirena IUD was sorely needed. Moreover, heavy bleeding post Mirena at any age raises the question of a... Read More
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867 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Gynecologist : Evaluation with possible ultrasound exam is needed, further steps would follow, you may not need to go to theater, best wishes
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246 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Yes, you can leave it in for another 2 years, it is safe and it is still effective by the last FDA recommendation in 2021. Furthermore, by your age an... Read More
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Reviewed May 13, 2022
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Confusing question: If you leave the IUD in, you cannot conceive while it is in place. Once removed , it takes time for the womb to get ready, (months) The cited average ... Read More
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14 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
IUD ?: Although this may be somewhat more painful for you if you have never had sexual intercourse, it can be done, but your gyn physician may advise against... Read More
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183 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
IUD types: The copper IUD is smaller and easier to install, and does have a slightly better protection against pregnancy. The Mirena contains a progestin which ... Read More
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413 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
I've smoked weed daily for years. i just got a mirena iud in today - will the weed effect it at all?
Dr. Diana Clavinanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Mirena effective: One of the benefits of the Mirena IUD, is that is acts locally within the uterus. Because of this, meds will not decrease it's effectiveness, even we... Read More
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933 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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