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I've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) for4 yrs now and have strong cramping all the time have had heavy periods since day 1 is this normal? hurts a lot

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Dr. Paul Daum answered

No: I tell people about 80% of people tolerate the Mirena (levonorgestrel) well and about 20% don't. If you have tried antibiotics, sonograms to look for other problems or misplacement, and have other options, i would take it out. Who wants to hurt all the time?

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) for4 yrs now and have strong cramping all the time have had heavy periods since day 1 is this normal? hurts a lot

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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