A member asked:

On the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud. i get a light period at the end of every month but this month i also have spotting a week later. no protection, could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Bruce Pierce answered

Probably not: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) is very effective, but check a pregnancy test to be sure.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

On the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud. i get a light period at the end of every month but this month i also have spotting a week later. no protection, could i be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Pierce answered

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