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Could have a mirena (levonorgestrel) increase the occurs and reoccur of bacteria vagnosis?

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Probably Not: Progesterone in birth control pills or Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) can actually decrease the incidence of bacterial vaginosis. Minera (progesterone IUD) likely would have similar effects.

Answered 2/19/2015

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