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Does metronidazole (flagyl) decrease the effectiveness of mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?
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No: Flagyl is used most commonly for vaginal bacterial vaginosis (bv) in both oral pill form and vaginal cream. Neither interfere with the effectiveness of Mirena (levonorgestrel) for birth control. No worries.
Answered 12/29/2022
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