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I got what i thought was my period after having mirena (levonorgestrel) removed. i haven't filled up a pad. it stopped yesterday but returned today slimy. nomral?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Normal: Bleeding is an expected outcome after removing the Mirena (levonorgestrel) device. In fact, between-period spotting can occur for up to 6 months. It is also normal for tissue discharge to occur initially (slimy appearance).

Answered 3/7/2015

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