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My mirena (levonorgestrel) has been out for almost a year and me and my partner have been trying to get pregnant, does having a mirena (levonorgestrel) in my body for affect that?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not usually: Mirena (levonorgestrel)'s effects are usually clear by the next cycle after removal; there are many reports of pregnancy following Mirena (levonorgestrel) removal.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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