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Have had mirena (levonorgestrel) for 3.5 yrs.no period for 3 yrs, now bloody discharge (light) for a week, only during the day for about 4-6 hrs, no pain. shld i worry?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : How great for you that you didn't have periods for awhile. All good things must come to an end at some point. Some irregular bleeding on Mirena (levonorgestrel) is expected.

Answered 2/7/2017

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A member asked:

Have had mirena (levonorgestrel) for 3.5 yrs.no period for 3 yrs, now bloody discharge (light) for a week, only during the day for about 4-6 hrs, no pain. shld i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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