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How much time do mirena (levonorgestrel) side effects last?
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5 years: Mirena (levonorgestrel) will be effective for 5 years. Any side effects can last variable lengths of time. Please ask about specific side effects.
Answered 7/5/2014
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Varies: Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a progesterone only contraceptive - the number one side effect is irregular and unpredictable bleeding. The bleeding could last for a few days or for many months. By about 8 months most women have little or no bleeding. Be patient.
Answered 3/14/2016
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