Plaquemine, LA
A 22-year-old female asked:
My period started two weeks early, and its a brown color. i've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud in for over a year. is this normal iud thing or a sign of pregnancy?
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Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Its not unusual: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) will not provide complete stop of bleedingthe whole 5 years. You can have some breakthrough spotting, we never say never, check a upt to be sure, but i dont think itsa big deal.
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Plaquemine, LA
A 22-year-old female asked:
My period is two weeks early and its a brown color. I've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD for over a year. Is this a normal IUD thing, or a sign of pregnancy?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Stephen Richardsanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 44 years experience
Mirena (levonorgestrel): This isn't unusual with mirena (levonorgestrel). The progestin in the Mirena (levonorgestrel) affects your uterine lining and menses can be lite or absent. Best to see you doc.
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