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I'm still bleeding after getting mirena (levonorgestrel) 3 weeks ago?

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Mirena (levonorgestrel): Thats normal. Its just your body adjusting to the new device and hormones. Do a ffollow up visit after insertion.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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