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I've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud for almost 2 months. 2 weeks after insertion i began to bleed and have continued to bleed for almost a month now. normal?

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Dr. Mary David answered

Yes: You can have abnormal bleeding for up to 6 months but it seldom lasts that long and then becomes much, much less bleeding all together. Hope this helps.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 10/20/2014

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A member asked:

I've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud for almost 2 months. 2 weeks after insertion i began to bleed and have continued to bleed for almost a month now. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

Dr Foster agreed

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