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A member asked:

Is it normal to bleed after getting the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud out?

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Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

Yes: Can be due to the mechanical removal causing some bleeding or the sudden withdrawal of the hormones. No need to worry.

Dr McCaughtry agreed

Answered 5/3/2014

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