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A member asked:

For how long is the progesterone iud (mirena) an effective form of birth control?

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

5 years: Mirena (levonorgestrel) is approved for 5 years.

Dr Livingston and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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5+ years: The progestin iud Mirena (levonorgestrel) is officially approved and effective for 5 years. There is some evidence that it is effective for up to 7 years.

Dr Jones agreed

Answered 3/24/2017

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I took progesterone pills and they gave me horrible uterine cramping and pain. My doctor wants to give me the Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD. Won't it do the same thing?

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What are the contraindications for taking oral birth control (for acne) while having the mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD (for more effective birth control)?

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