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Mirena (levonorgestrel) for 3 years, no period in 6 mo., same mate for 6 mo. negative sd test recently. brown, smelly discharge for a week. period or infection.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Could be either: Brown discharge can be old blood. This is common in users of Mirena (levonorgestrel). Malodorous discharge can be from old blood. Bacterial vaginosis is a common non sexually transmitted infection that causes smelly discharge. Antibiotics are used to treat it.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Mirena (levonorgestrel) for 3 years, no period in 6 mo., same mate for 6 mo. negative sd test recently. brown, smelly discharge for a week. period or infection.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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