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Can the mirena (levonorgestrel) increase the risk of dvt?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Mirena (levonorgestrel): "Women with thrombophilia or a history of thrombosis who are not taking anticoagulants have fewer choices, but alternative methods are available. One alternative is progestin-only contraceptives. Progestin-only contraceptives include progestin-only birth control pills such as Micronor®, Nor-Q.D.®, and Ovrette®; the levonorgestrel (Mirena®) intrauterine device (IUD)" See:

Answered 4/1/2019

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Dvt: Any hormonal manipulation, whether using oral contraceptives, or hormones that are part of an IUD may increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis. I will discuss this issue with your gynecologist

Answered 2/22/2017

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