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Mirena (levonorgestrel) insrtd 3/22/13. still cramping and spotting! how lng does all tht last. had a inneruterine ultrasnd, dr saw nuthn wrng. thnkn abt havn removed?

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Dr. David Barrere answered

Don't do that: Irregular bleeding from an iud insertion could take as long as 6 weeks to stop. Taking your iud out now would be a waste. If you still have bleeding this time next month, then you should have it checked again.

Dr Trivedi agreed

Answered 4/4/2013

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A member asked:

Mirena (levonorgestrel) insrtd 3/22/13. still cramping and spotting! how lng does all tht last. had a inneruterine ultrasnd, dr saw nuthn wrng. thnkn abt havn removed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Barrere answered

Dr Trivedi agreed

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