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Levonorgestrel

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Levonorgestrel is a women's health and pregnancy agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Mirena • Norplant • Logynon • Plan b • Norlevo • Microval • Next choice • Escapelle • Hy-an

Side Effects

Common

Excessive menstrual cramps
3.4
21 reviews
Weight gain
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Back pain
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Breast pain
No menstrual periods
Nervousness

Serious

Uterine perforation

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Please describe the medication: levonorgestrel?

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How many tablets of Microlut (Levonorgestrel .03mg) shall be taken as a substitute in case night after pill is not available?

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How long does the side effects of 0.75 levonorgestrel lasts?

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What is the difference between levonorgestrel vs desogestrel?

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I there a difference between Plan B and the generic brand levonorgestrel tablets?

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How severe are side effects of levonorgestrel 1.5mg on average, can I go to work? How long shall I expect side effects to last?

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What are the causes of the mirena (levonorgestrel) failing?

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I have had mirena (levonorgestrel) inserted and am having issues ?

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How effective is mirena (levonorgestrel)?

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Can the mirena (levonorgestrel) cause break outs?

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Is mirena (levonorgestrel) coil good conteaceptive?

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Does the mirena (levonorgestrel) still work after 5 years?

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What is the difference between levonorgestrel and estradiol?

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How do I tell if my mirena (levonorgestrel) is out of place?

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Do you think I should get my mirena (levonorgestrel) removed?

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What can happen if mirena (levonorgestrel) is in past 5 years?

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What does it mean to have one thread in mirena (levonorgestrel)?

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What is the definition or description of: mirena (levonorgestrel)?

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Is my mirena (levonorgestrel) effective right up to the 5 yr mark?

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Is it bad if u can't feel the wires to the mirena (levonorgestrel)?

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After a mirena (levonorgestrel) expires, does it still protect you?

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A 31-year old female asked:

What's causing my pain if you doubt it's the mirena (levonorgestrel)?

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How much does a mirena (levonorgestrel) cost to have removed usually?

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What is the difference between norplant (levonorgestrel) and explanon?

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I have mirena (levonorgestrel) will silver balls inside me disrupt it?

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