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A member asked:

My period ended 8 days ago and now it started back. i've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud for almost two years now but have never experienced anything like this.

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Monitor: Can happen, however, if the problem continues or you have other symptoms such as new onset pain, contact your provider

Answered 1/10/2016

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