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A member asked:
Had mirena (levonorgestrel) iud inserted 3 weeks ago.the bleeding is wreaking havoc on my life. can a birth control pill be used in conjunction to temp stop bleeding?
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Yes: Mirena (levonorgestrel) can temporarily cause some irregular bleeding, but in the long term it usually improves bleeding overall. Temporary use of birth control pills to control bleeding can be effective, check with your doctor.
Answered 8/1/2016
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