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Is a mirena (levonorgestrel) coil safe to use following a diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer 5 yrs ago? what would be the safest contraception?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Condom: or diaphragm with spermacide are the safest

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Answered 11/28/2017

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