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A member asked:

Intense abdominal pain 3 days after mirena (levonorgestrel) insertion. is this a common symptom and what can i do?

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Get checked: Usually there is some cramping with the insertion of the mirena (levonorgestrel). Intense pain 3 days later needs to be evaluated asap.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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