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I had a mirena (levonorgestrel) put in me on october 30th and i started bleeding on the 5th of this month and i still am is that normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mirena (levonorgestrel) : Bleeding for the first 4 to 6 weeks after Mirena (levonorgestrel) insertion is the norm. After that periods become very light or not at all.

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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