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A member asked:
Can you tell me exactly when is the bleeding from a mirena (levonorgestrel) supposed to stop?
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IUD and OCP: It depends on when in your cycle you inserted it. Typically, it's done within the first few days of your cycle. The Mirena (levonorgestrel) makes the lining thin so it may take a while until your body adjusts. I would monitor the bleeding and see your doctor if it continues.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Varies: Irregular bleeding is an almost universal side effect the 1st few weeks after Mirena (levonorgestrel) insertion. After that periods tend to lighten with 25% having no periods by 12 months. Irregular bleeding can be annoying but it does not mean that the method is not working. This side effect is very typical of Progesterone only birth control methods.
Answered 6/30/2014
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