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At what age is it no longer safe to use progesterone-based hormonal iuds like mirena or kyleena?

Q: at what age is it no longer safe to use progesterone-based hormonal iuds like mirena or kyleena?

: Age is not a contraindication for IUD as long as you are still menstruating and you still want to avoid pregnancy although the chance of ovulation is low when you get older.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Age is not a contraindication for IUD as long as you are still menstruating and you still want to avoid pregnancy although the chance of ovulation is low when you get older.

Answered 8/28/2021

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A member asked:

At what age is it no longer safe to use progesterone-based hormonal iuds like mirena or kyleena?

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