A member asked:

Mirena (levonorgestrel) removed 9/26. on 9/28 started bleeding like a period. today i have soaked through 3 pads in the past 3 hours. is this normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: This sounds like a very heavy period. There are many options to treat heavy periods.Having another Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD placed is one. Birth control pills or the non hormonal medical called Lysteda also could work.

Answered 10/2/2014

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