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Trying to decide on birth control option for heavy menses causing anemia. does mirena (levonorgestrel) carry the same risk of thrombosis as oral contraceptives?
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Both choices - good: Mirena (levonorgestrel) - the Progestin only IUD would be a very good choice. I recommend it's usage to my patients with heavy vaginal bleeding. Of course the OCP is a method tried and true for those needing cycle control. The Mirena (levonorgestrel), from the literature does not carry the risk of thrombosis of OCPs but at your age either would be a safe choice with low occurrence of thrombosis.
Answered 1/9/2015
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