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I had a merina iud for 2 months then got it taken out i'm on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed now and i've had swelling fluid in my feet could it be from the merina / pill?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : Neither the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud or birth control pills have this side effect. The causes of swelling is extremely long ranging from heart, kidney, liver, endocrine and rheumatic diseases. A primary care doctor can help begin the evaluation.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 9/13/2016

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A member asked:

I had a merina iud for 2 months then got it taken out i'm on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed now and i've had swelling fluid in my feet could it be from the merina / pill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Higginbotham agreed

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