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Levonorgestrel

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Levonorgestrel is a women's health and pregnancy agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Mirena • Norplant

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Uterine perforation

Related questions

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Levonorgestrel?

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A 23-year old asked:

Can you tell me what is Norplant (levonorgestrel)?

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A 33-year old asked:

Deos norplant (levonorgestrel) decrease your libido?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Is it safe to remove mirena (levonorgestrel) yourself?

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A 26-year old female asked:

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

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A 43-year old asked:

Is norplant (levonorgestrel) covered my US medical insurance?

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A 47-year old asked:

What is the difference between levonorgestrel vs desogestrel?

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A 34-year old asked:

How long do the side effects of levonorgestrel (plan b) last?

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A member asked:

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

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A member asked:

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

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A 42-year old asked:

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

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A 44-year old asked:

Is it possible for you to take herbs with the mirena (levonorgestrel)?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I can only feel one Mirena (levonorgestrel) string, is this doctor worthy?

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A 23-year old asked:

I was showering and my mirena (levonorgestrel) string fell out is that normal?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Ive had the Mirena (levonorgestrel) since January and have gained 40 lbs!! Why?

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A 27-year old male asked:

How long do the side effects of levonorgestrel (plan b) last after you take it?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is it abnormal to bleed for a month after having mirena (levonorgestrel) placed?

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A 21-year old female asked:

If I pull my mirena (levonorgestrel) out myself can it hurt me? If i did it slow?

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A 33-year old asked:

Feeling stings of mirena (levonorgestrel) one inch from vagina opening. What do you suggest?

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A 47-year old asked:

Can you tell me exactly when is the bleeding from a mirena (levonorgestrel) supposed to stop?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I saw a commercial about the problems with the mirena (levonorgestrel) should I get mine removed?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Why did the norplant (levonorgestrel) have a recall n january 2001 i got mine in 1997 was 17 when i got it?

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A 28-year old female asked:

I've had a mirena (levonorgestrel) for 2yrs my husband says he can't feel the strings? Should I be worried?

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A 43-year old female asked:

What is a 43 year old woman to expect from having Mirena (levonorgestrel) in for 6 years. No children wanted ! Thanks!

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A 36-year old asked:

I'm thinking of getting mirena (levonorgestrel) after my second child. What are some positives and negatives about it?

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A 33-year old asked:

I have mirena (levonorgestrel) and have not bleed since having my daughter 2 years ago until now Should I go get checked?

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A 24-year old female asked:

I had mirena (levonorgestrel) fitted 2 days ago and scared to have sex. I have read it can be extremely painful afterwards is this true?

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A 22-year old female asked:

How do you know if your mirena (levonorgestrel) is inbedded? had for 4 years havent seen a dr since then have insurance but no dr. also in pain.

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A 36-year old female asked:

There was only a nurse and she did not know and tried to google it. She was looking to ensure the mirena (levonorgestrel) coil was in place and it was?

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A 23-year old asked:

i have had the mirena (levonorgestrel) taken out and been bleeding for about a week now how long will this last? ans when will my body go back to normal?

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