A member asked:

My wife has had mirena (levonorgestrel) for 7 months and has had light periods every month, today has started very heavy. should we get this checked out orwait a few?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not unusual: Mirena (levonorgestrel) can cause irregular periods, sometimes heavy and sometimes light. That is not unusual. Give it time and it should improve on its own.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Get checked: Most likely everything is fine but i like to check the location of the iud by exam and ultrasound when there is a distinct change in the bleeding pattern.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/27/2022

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A member asked:

My wife has had mirena (levonorgestrel) for 7 months and has had light periods every month, today has started very heavy. should we get this checked out orwait a few?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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