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On mirena (levonorgestrel) iud for a year, very sharp pelvic pain that comes and goes. has been going on for a month. two negative pregnancy tests. what could it be?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unsure: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) is probably not the etiology, however, pregnancy - particularly an ectopic pregnancy is possible. Other causes could include ovarian cysts, infection, endometriosis, adhesions, bowel and/or bladder problems.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

On mirena (levonorgestrel) iud for a year, very sharp pelvic pain that comes and goes. has been going on for a month. two negative pregnancy tests. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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