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Is it normal after a year of very few periods on mirena, (levonorgestrel) to have 3 periods the past about 9 weeks? strings are still in place, and no pain.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Normal: Mirena (levonorgestrel) contains a hormone that decreases or minimizes periods.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 8/24/2015

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A member asked:

Is it normal after a year of very few periods on mirena, (levonorgestrel) to have 3 periods the past about 9 weeks? strings are still in place, and no pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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