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A 21-year-old female 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?

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Dr. Kenneth Lin
Dr. Kenneth Linanswered
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics 23 years experience
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.
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