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With the merana iud.are there risk for cancers?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depends.: Iuds may prevent endometrial cancer. They do not prevent cervical cancer and probably do not affect the risk of ovarian cancer.
Answered 4/19/2013
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Mirina IUD and canc: No there no increse risk cancer with Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud.It is safe, effective and long term.
Answered 9/28/2016
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