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Does the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud increase a woman's overall breast cancer risk?

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Dr. Hector Dourron answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

No: There is really no evidence that the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud increases cancer risk. In fact, there is some (albeit limited) evidence that it may decrease the risk of cancer.

Answered 2/4/2017

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