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Two periods a month on mirena (levonorgestrel). blood clots, pelvic pain, horri le headaches and mood swings!?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Hormone issue: Get a gyn check up. It sounds like a hormone issue and it might be correctable without removing the mirena (levonorgestrel). The pain is a concern.

Dr Beard agreed

Answered 8/31/2012

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A member asked:

Two periods a month on mirena (levonorgestrel). blood clots, pelvic pain, horri le headaches and mood swings!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Swor answered

Dr Beard agreed

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