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My wife dr installed mirena (levonorgestrel) to prevent uterine cancer. we do not believe in abortion but are ok with birth control. does mirena (levonorgestrel) cause abortions?
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NO YOU CAN NOT BUT: Mirena (levonorgestrel) is used for birth control and does not cause abortion.There is less than 1% chance of pregnancy with Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud.Most of the pregnancies are tubal pregnancy and are not viable, others end in loss when the iud is removed during the process.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Probably: One mechanism of action for the Mirena (levonorgestrel) (and there are several) is the thinning of the endometrium. That makes the lining of the uterus less receptive to implantation of a fertilized egg. When a conception does occur, most of the time that fertilized egg will not implant and the pregnancy will not be established - this results in the Mirena (levonorgestrel) being an abortifacient at least part of the time.
Answered 7/15/2016
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