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Do i need to also use a condom with a mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?

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Dr. John Kirk answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

To prevent STDs: Not to improve the pregnancy prevention but always a good idea for sexual transmitted disease prevention. The Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is one of the most effective forms of birth control even besting the results of a tubal ligation.

Answered 6/13/2016

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Always a good idea: Iud's can increase the risk of infection and condoms will decrease the chance of spreading infections. Also a good idea to use 2 methods for contraception because nothing reversible is effective 100% of the time.

Answered 10/4/2016

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