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A 38-year-old female asked:
I had mirena (levonorgestrel) iud inserted 5 days ago. i don't have any cramps. i just have very thick brownish red discharge once a day. is it ok? or infection?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Roger Shermananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Normal: Yes, this is normal. Any odor or worsening pelvic pain? If so, an infection may be a possibility.
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