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A member asked:

I had mirena (levonorgestrel) iud now for 4 yrs. and didn't start having complications until 2 yrs ago w/ pains, infections, & nipple pain could it be from the iud?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

See gynecologist: Anything is possible, but no way to know what is going on without being examined. Good luck.

Answered 1/5/2019

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