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I've had an iud for almost 2yrs last week i started bleeding (brownish color) is this normal?

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

Yes: Its normal to have irregular bleeding on the Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD. Best wishes!

Answered 6/5/2016

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A member asked:

I've had an iud for almost 2yrs last week i started bleeding (brownish color) is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Whiting answered

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