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Can mirena (levonorgestrel) removal cause abnormal pap smear results?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) would not affect a pap smear. Neither would inserting it or removing it.

Dr Livingston and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

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