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A member asked:

Is it normal to have very light periods after having iud mirena (levonorgestrel) coil removed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: That would be common.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/2/2013

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