What We Treat
Telehealth
A member asked:
I skip my period with demulen and i stopped half way though the pack to get the mirena (levonorgestrel). should i keep using back up contraception? and for how long?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not needed : Mirena (levonorgestrel) is effective immediately after insertion. No backup is needed.
Answered 9/28/2016
5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you miss a period when on mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD after having it for five months?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Everything I eat makes me nauseous started about two weeks ago...on mirena (levonorgestrel) birth control got my period twice in one month?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I switched from birth control pills to mirena (levonorgestrel) on may 1st. Took last pill on 2nd..Period on 5th to 11, spotting ever since. Is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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
A member asked:
First + EPT urine pregnant test 2/27. Blood confirmed pregnancy. No period to miss since mirena (levonorgestrel) fell out? How far along am i and what would my due date be
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Hey do i need to get my mirena (levonorgestrel) taken out? I thought not having a period was apart of the birth control
What would happen if i took birth control while having mirena (levonorgestrel) in order to temporarily get rid of my period?
Just took out my Mirena (levonorgestrel) , started the pill immediately after removal. Still no period finished pack friday . Could I be pregnant ?
I'm on birth control and it's mirena (levonorgestrel) and sometimes I have a period and sometimes I don't every month but this month it's on but the smell this month i?
Been having mirena (levonorgestrel) birth control for almost 2 years and for about 2 months already i've been having this lull pain after my period in my abdomen...?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
