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Had mirena (levonorgestrel) iud removed 2 days ago now experiencing heavy bleeding. have prescript for bc pills, should i start them now ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : Go ahead and start them. As soon as your Mirena (levonorgestrel) was removed you were not protected against pregnancy. Go ahead and start the birth control pills.

Answered 6/30/2014

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