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I have had brown vaginal discharge coming from my vagina. i have an iud and have not had a period for 1 year. is this normal?

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Dr. Karen Jones answered

Likely yes: Most women with the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud have light periods to spotting. About 20% have no periods. So to have no periods with occasional spotting is normal.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I have had brown vaginal discharge coming from my vagina. i have an iud and have not had a period for 1 year. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Jones answered

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