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A member asked:

What could happen if mirena (levonorgestrel) coil is not changed on time?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends: Depends on when it expired. It is good for 5 years. Has it been 5 years or 8 years. Depends on the age of the recipient. At 47, the possibility of pregnancy is low. The major risk of not changing the Mirena (levonorgestrel) is pregnancy. Of course, there is a higher risk of ectopic with IUDs.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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When you are considering having another child Whithin a year. When is the best time to remove your mirena (levonorgestrel)? I have had mine in for 5 1/2 years

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HOW LONG BEFORE MY MIRENA (levonorgestrel) WARE OFF. I HAVE BEEN ON THE SAME ONE FOR 10 YEARS NOW GOING ON 11....NEVER ONCE GOT IT CHANGED. i GET IT CHECKED YEARLY THO?

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Blood coloured rubber like clots 5 weeks after mirena (levonorgestrel) coil fitted. What could this be?

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I have a mirena (levonorgestrel) coil fitted for the last year over the past few days I have been bleeding heavily what could it be?

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I have had the Mirena (levonorgestrel) coil for over 2 years now and been fine. But for the past few months I have bleeding after sex. Could this be the coil?

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