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Mirena (levonorgestrel) removed 4/12/13 nd on birth control pills. havnt got to the placebo pills yet nd strtd period las sunday. normal? still bleeding. what to do?

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IUD and OCP: It depends on when in your cycle you removed it. The Mirena (levonorgestrel) makes the lining thin and starting the birth control pills may make it thin for a while until your body adjusts. I would monitor the bleeding and see your doctor if it still remains heavy, .

Answered 6/30/2014

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