A member asked:

I'm getting pregnancy symptoms with the mirena, (levonorgestrel) i know i'm not pregnant as test came out negative, is this normal? need to put mind at ease..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Normal: Mirena (levonorgestrel) has progesterone as its active ingredient. Most of it acts locally but a small amount is absorbed. In sensitive women, this can cause pregnancy-like symptoms. Progesterone was named because levels rise during pregnancy and this helps support the pregnancy. Progesterone is one reason pregnant women feel the way they do. Best wishes!

Answered 10/12/2014

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