A member asked:

Had mirena (levonorgestrel) in for 8 days now, and i feel pregnant? i have irregular periods, and i have been bleeding really heavy the past 4 days. whats going on?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mirena (levonorgestrel): This is a common complaint with Progesterone only birth control - which is what Mirena (levonorgestrel) (and Implanon and depo-provera) is. Some women will bleed or spot irregularly and unpredictably for weeks or months, the bleeding should improve with time - for about 5% the bleeding does not stop while using Progesterone only birth control. Add back estrogen can minimize the bleeding, but will not cure it.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Can be normal: You may experience heavy and irregular periods for the first 6 month with normal to severe cramping. If it gets worse or isn't what you expected, call your gyn.

Answered 3/27/2012

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