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Can the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud stop your period?
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Yes!: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD is one of the BEST forms of birth control available, it lasts 5 years, is ~99.5% effective, and thins the uterine lining so that you get lighter periods. 20% of women will stop having periods after 1 year and that's perfectly healthy. Effects in the uterus and so it won't affect or be affected by other medicadtion; very safe method; biggest risk after insertion is expulsion (1-2%).
Answered 10/16/2017
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I have a mirena (levonorgestrel) iud. I have had it for a year now and it stopped me periods within 2 months after insertion. If i stop using it, when will my periods come back?
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