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Possibility of mirena being defective ? releasing too much progesterone? on 3rd (1st fully expelled, 2nd partially expelled) no s/e on the 1st two - now severe pain (admitted to hospital) post insertion which continues 2.5 weeks & nipple sensitivity
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There are really: 2 issues here. While I can't say for sure if it's releasing levonorgestrel too quickly, I can say that your uterus doesn't like having it there. There are a couple of contraceptives that are very effective but aren't inserted into the uterus: Deep-provera shots given every 3 months; implanted devices like Implanon and Nexplanon are 3 that come to mind. Discuss this w/ your gyn!
Answered 3/24/2016
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