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Does the mirena(iud) protect from getting pregnant?
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Yes: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) intrauterine system puts out a progestational medication into the uterus and it is approved as a very effective birth control method.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is a very effective form of birth control. Although nothing is 100%, the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud has >99% efficacy.
Answered 9/15/2015
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