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A member asked:

3 days after mirena (levonorgestrel) insert, just had intense abdominal pain (30 sec. maybe) then stopped on right side though not continous..what does this mean?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Maybe unrelated : A sharp abdominal pain that resolves that quickly is more likely to be from the intestines than from the reproductive organs. If you are concerned about the iud then call the office to schedule an iud check. That is very easy to do and may ease your mind.

Answered 9/28/2016

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