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I got my mirena (levonorgestrel) taken out 10/20/2012. i have been having a lot of pain with it in, and now that its out the pain is worse. what do i do?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Call your gyn: U need an exam, cultures and an ultrasound, hopefully u do not ahve a pelvic infection, could be other causes.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

See your gyn today: U need an exam, cultures and an ultrasound, as you may or may not have a pelvic infection or something else going on, not normal waht you are having.

Answered 10/25/2012

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A member asked:

I got my mirena (levonorgestrel) taken out 10/20/2012. i have been having a lot of pain with it in, and now that its out the pain is worse. what do i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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