HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What does it feel like to have your cervix dilated before mirena (levonorgestrel) insertion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Mirena (levonorgestrel) insertion: Cervical dilatation usually unnecessary. If never had a baby, taking 400mcg Cytotec (misoprostol) 4-6 hours before, facilitates insertion and dilatation rarely required. I have never needed to dilate anyone for this.

Answered 6/24/2014

5.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is it normal to have an odor and grey tissue clumps after the insertion of the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the best contraceptive for my age I have tried mirena (levonorgestrel) coil but my body rejected it 7 weeks after insertion, my BMI is 39 and i smoke

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How long after mirena (levonorgestrel) insertion should cramping/bloating last?I had it placed 3-4 days ago, cramping less frequent each day. Never reproduced.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Had Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD inserted 5 days ago, & now am in pain. 5 years ago, I had infection after insertion and feel I have an infection again. Is it too soon?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD inserted on friday. I've been having intense five out of ten cramping since. How long should this last? It was a difficult insertion.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Sporadic sharp stabbing pain: pelvic area, 10 days after Mirena (levonorgestrel) insertion. Made worse in some positions & when standing or moving?
During an ultrasound the mirena (levonorgestrel) coil is found to be in place however she found a 1cm tubular structure in my cervix? What could it be?
I have been bleeding 4 months pp 1 month after mirena (levonorgestrel) insertion, what to do?
Is it normal to feel the knot of the mirena (levonorgestrel) strings at the tip of the cervix?
What's the chance of Mirena (levonorgestrel) perforating or expelling after US confirmed placement 2 wks post insertion? I'm 24, no kids.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.