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I got my mirena (levonorgestrel) removed less than 2 days ago, it was not a normal removal, there was a lot of pain involved(bicornuate uterus). i was told i shouldn't bleed like a period. and i am. call doc? or er?

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Dr. Kenneth Lin answered

Call your doctor: Call the doctor who removed it, your pcp or your gyn. Go to the er if you are bleeding heavily (needing many pads in a short period of time) or if you get dizzy/lightheaded, or don't feel well in general.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2013

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A member asked:

I got my mirena (levonorgestrel) removed less than 2 days ago, it was not a normal removal, there was a lot of pain involved(bicornuate uterus). i was told i shouldn't bleed like a period. and i am. call doc? or er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Lin answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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