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Had the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud for 3 years and still not having a period where i bleed, just brown discharge and painful cramps. is this normal?

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Dr. Henry Jacobs
Dr. Henry Jacobsanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 67 years experience
Yes: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) is known to decrease bleeding and is used for this reason the cramps may indicate other things i would start with an ultrasound.
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