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I've had mirena (levonorgestrel) for two years and i'm now getting monthly spotting and period symptoms, does this mean it's no longer effective? no spotting before.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Normal: About 25 to 50% of people using Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud will not have periods. That being said having a period or in your case having spotting is normal. This does not mean that the iud is not working. This is a perfectly normal situation.

Answered 6/30/2014

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