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My first period after i had my mirena (levonorgestrel) put in has been the heaviest bleeding of my life (including post cesarean). is this normal?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

No not normal: Please call your gyn, if u were my pt i would an exam to make sure i see the string, cultures to r/o infection, blood work and an ultrasound.

Dr Chow agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

My first period after i had my mirena (levonorgestrel) put in has been the heaviest bleeding of my life (including post cesarean). is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Dr Chow agreed

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