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Is it normal to not have period or spotting with mirena (levonorgestrel)? i've had it for 3 years and never had a period before i got it.

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Dr. Mikael Brisinger answered

IUD: Many women that use the Mirena (levonorgestrel) have no period and that's perfectly fine.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal to not have period or spotting with mirena (levonorgestrel)? i've had it for 3 years and never had a period before i got it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mikael Brisinger answered

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