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For how long is the progesterone iud (mirena) an effective form of birth control?
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5 years: Mirena (levonorgestrel) is approved for 5 years.
Answered 6/30/2014
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5+ years: The progestin iud Mirena (levonorgestrel) is officially approved and effective for 5 years. There is some evidence that it is effective for up to 7 years.
Answered 3/24/2017
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