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A 38-year-old female asked:

Mirena (levonorgestrel) inserted 12 days ago.it has been light brown discharge for a week,but bright red blood in the discharge today with cramps. day 16 since period.

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Dr. Brian Nguyen
Obstetrics and Gynecology 13 years experience
Irregular bleeding: It is not uncommon to experience unpredictable, irregular bleeding or spotting with the IUD in place for the first 3 months. it is not uncommon to experience I'm predictable, I ever get there leaving for fighting with the i_u_d in place the first 3 months. This is not a big concern unless it is associated with severe pain or bleeding or malodorous discharge
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