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I'm on the heavy side & just had mirena (levonorgestrel) removed.how likely/easily am i to get pregnant and when can i expect to ovulate&get a period.

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ovulation: If you had regular periods before Mirena, (levonorgestrel) your cycle should resume quickly, as well as your fertility.

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 5/30/2014

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