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A 18-year-old female asked:

I had the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud inserted a month ago and still have brown discharge is this normal?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Yes: With IUD insertion, the vaginal bleeding/spotting can vary in different people. See a physician to ensure that the IUD is still in place. Good health.
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A 44-year-old member asked:

When having mirena (levonorgestrel) for several months is it normal to have brown discharge?

1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wendy Askew
26 years experience
Not usually: It is a possible side effect. It doesn't happen commonly, but prolonged, irregular bleeding can be a side effect. If it is a new symptom, you may want to have a sonogram to ensure it is in the right place. If so, then sometimes a short course of birth control pills or some supplemental estrogen can stabilize the bleeding. Also good to make sure u weren't exposed to any stds.
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Last updated May 21, 2017

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