Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) for a year now and my periods are still heavy. what are the pros and cons of having it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Mirena (levonorgestrel): Mirena (levonorgestrel) can decreased blood flow, decrease pain during menstruation, decrease incidence of endometrial cancer ( uterus), can be used for management of cancerous conditions etc. Side effects can be increased weight, acne, uterine cramps, abnormal menstruation, etc. It has many pros and many cons depending on how you look at it.
Answered 6/30/2014
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Mirena (levonorgestrel) was put in 6 years ago for very heavy periods. Not needed for birth control bc I had tubes tied. Now I have hormonal acne. Is the IUD to blame?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it normal after a year of very few periods on Mirena, (levonorgestrel) to have 3 periods the past about 9 weeks? Strings are still in place, and no pain.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm on mirena (levonorgestrel) for 1 year and had period last week. Had inter course last night and now have spotting. Is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have Mirena (levonorgestrel) for a year, stopped periods after 6 months, now returned 2 nd month in a row as a light spotting. Normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) coil fitted for the past 3 years now so i don't get periods but my iron levels are still very low 9.4 why?
I used to have the mirena (levonorgestrel). I experienced a lot of pain before and still do now even though it's been removed. My periods are heavier and clotty, help!
I have the mirena (levonorgestrel) for about 2 years now and I have a period every month my last period was 2 weeks ago and still having bad menstrual cramps is this n?
I have the mirena (levonorgestrel) for about 2 years now and I have a period every month my last period was 2 weeks ago and still having bad menstrual cramps is this normal I only feel 1 thread I have only felt one thread. ?
I have had mirena (levonorgestrel) birth control 4 years now and have heavy periods since day one should I be worried?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
