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A member asked:
Good day, i am anemic and my body is not responding to iron supplements. i received an iron infusion in april 2018 and july 2019. my obgyn has recommended a mirena to deal with the blood loss through menstruation. i am worried about the side effects?
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Mirena: Some possible Mirena side effects: headache, missed periods, bleeding btwn periods, abdominal or pelvic cramping/ pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, weight gain, ovarian cysts, breast tenderness, acne as well as uterine perforation & ectopic pregnancy.
Answered 7/25/2019
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