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A 39-year-old female asked about a 37-year-old female:
I had my mirena (levonorgestrel) iud removed after 5 yrs wed. on fri i start bleeding heavy and passing huge clots. is this normal? i had my period a week ago.
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Patience : It may take a while for your menstrual cycle to return to normal. I would monitor this and then report to your doctor if your cycles do not regulate over the next few months. If you do not desire pregnancy consider birth control to regulate your cycles now.
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