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Mirena (levonorgestrel) birth control 2 year after year no bleeding bout a year later random spotting week ago in car wreck 3 days bleeding pretty bad sometimes globs?

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May be normal: Irregular or unpredictable bleeding is a common side effect with mirena, (levonorgestrel) however when a patient has not been bleeding and then starts to, it is a good idea to check for proper position with an exam by your obgyn and/or maybe an ultrasound.

Answered 10/6/2013

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