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A member asked:

Are herbal supplements for anxiety and depression - such as kava kava, valerian root, and yerba mate - safe to use with the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud?

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Yes: The herbal supplements for anxiety are no more or less safe with a Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD than without and do not effect the effectiveness of the IUD. Just as with all medicines, herbs do have risks and side-effects.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 8/1/2018

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