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Can mirena (levonorgestrel) iud cause miscarriage?

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Mirena (levonorgestrel): Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud doesnot cause damage. It works by irritating the endometrial linning to avoid implantation andalso atrophy from the meds so again avoiding implantation of a pregnancy.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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