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A member asked:
Isnt it bad to not have a period even if you have mirena (levonorgestrel)?
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No: No is not bad, and usually is normal that you missed periods or have really light ones.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Not concerning: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD is one of the BEST forms of birth control available, it lasts 5 years, is ~99.5% effective, and thins the uterine lining so that you get lighter periods. 20% of women will stop having periods after 1 year and that's perfectly healthy. Effects in the uterus and so it won't affect or be affected by other medicadtion; very safe method; biggest risk after insertion is expulsion (1-2%).
Answered 5/28/2015
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