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I have merina iud 1 year now but last month and this month my period is dark brown. i have no pain or discomfort, no unusual smell. i am worried?

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Dr. Kenneth Crabb answered

No: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) decreases the thickness of the endometrial lining so there is not as much to shed ergo less bleeding.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I have merina iud 1 year now but last month and this month my period is dark brown. i have no pain or discomfort, no unusual smell. i am worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Crabb answered

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