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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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. Earle Pescatore answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/30/2016

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tony Ho answered

Dr. Earle Pescatore answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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