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Checked mirena (levonorgestrel) strings and removed a glob of cervical mucus, would that lower mirena (levonorgestrel) effectiveness if i were to have intercourse right afterwards?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No: no would not decrease effectiveness

Answered 7/18/2014

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A member asked:

Checked mirena (levonorgestrel) strings and removed a glob of cervical mucus, would that lower mirena (levonorgestrel) effectiveness if i were to have intercourse right afterwards?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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