A 21-year-old female asked:
taking metronidazole for bv, got mirena (levonorgestrel) in 1 1/2 weeks ago, now i have brown mucus discharge, only noticeable when i use the bathroom/wipe. normal?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Patricia Fearing answered
36 years experience Gynecology
Yes: You may have discharge or bleeding on and off for weeks after Mirena (levonorgestrel) insertion.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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GYN exam: The spotting may be due to the Mirena; however, the pelvic pain requires further GYN evaluation ASAP.
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