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Im on the mirena (levonorgestrel) birth control for 3 years now habe a period every month but haven't started yet and have really bad cramps should i be worried?

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Dr. Rahil Malik answered

No: take ibuprofen and that should help with the pain. sometimes, pain can happen with the IUD. If you are concerned about being pregnant, take a home pregnancy test.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Im on the mirena (levonorgestrel) birth control for 3 years now habe a period every month but haven't started yet and have really bad cramps should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rahil Malik answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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