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A member asked:

Had mirena (levonorgestrel) inserted 4 mos ago. i haven't had sex since, but seem to have light spotting and tissue coming out with some light pain. should i worry?

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Dr. Jill Valerius answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

See doctor: It is not abnormal to have some spotting with an iud. If more than that, i would recommend seeing your doctor.

Answered 3/29/2014

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