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Been having the mirena iud for almost 2 years and having long cycle bleeding days the entire time(11-14 days) this month, cycle is 4 days late. could my cycle be finally stopping on the iud? or pregnancy?

Q: been having the mirena iud for almost 2 years and having long cycle bleeding days the entire time(11-14 days) this month, cycle is 4 days late. could my cycle be finally stopping on the iud? or pregnancy?

: You did not state your age. IUD should not stop the period, it only prevent the implantation of the fertilized egg. You may just have a late period, less likely pregnancy but no one can rule it out because IUD is not 100% effective.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You did not state your age. IUD should not stop the period, it only prevent the implantation of the fertilized egg. You may just have a late period, less likely pregnancy but no one can rule it out because IUD is not 100% effective.

Answered 5/25/2021

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A member asked:

Been having the mirena iud for almost 2 years and having long cycle bleeding days the entire time(11-14 days) this month, cycle is 4 days late. could my cycle be finally stopping on the iud? or pregnancy?

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