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What about the side effects of mirena (levonorgestrel) iud; anything bad that could happen?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bleeding or not: Some patients will have bleeding or spotting, and can have cramping, particularly the first day after insertion. However, it can also cause periods to stop altogether. They are generally very well tolerated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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