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I had my mirena (levonorgestrel) removed 6wks ago after having it for over 3yrs with no problems. in the 6wks after removal i have had 3 full heavy periods, why?
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Hormones: Mirena (levonorgestrel) works by secreting a hormone into the uterine cavity, slowly. This is likely just your body resetting itself without that extra hormone influence.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Progesterone: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud has a low dose of progesterone. That low dose of hormone has been removed. It may take 1-3 months for your cycles to normalize.
Answered 3/30/2016
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