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A member asked:

Should i be getting my period while on mircette (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not usually: Most women on mireya do not have periods. But some women either spot or have occasional, periods. This does not mean the iud is not working.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/12/2016

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