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Does mirena (levonorgestrel) contain any qty of nickel? i'm allergic to nickel & have unexplained arm/scalp itching. can my iud be cause?

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Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

No nickel, may itch: Mirena (levonorgestrel) does not contain nickel, it does contain silicone. Less than 5% of patients implanted with Mirena (levonorgestrel) complained about skin issues, your symptoms may e related to your mirena, (levonorgestrel) but it seems unlikely.

Answered 4/3/2019

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