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Can the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud increase the risk of ovarian cancer? does this birth control carry less risks than the pill?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mirena (levonorgestrel): Mirena (levonorgestrel) does not increase th risk of ovarian cancer and it carriers less risk than the pill.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 12/26/2014

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