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How To Recognise Implantation Bleeding?
Question: I have had a Mirena for over a year and been without a period for over a year. Today i got my period. Is that a sign my Mirena isnt working?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Welcome to HCM,
Prolonged absense of periods and then a couple of months with spotting or bleeding is with Mirena.
The absence of period or the spotting or bleeding is not a indication of effectiveness of Mirena.
The Mirena is a very effective contraceptive with failure rate of less than 1 in 1000. This effectiveness is independent of its bleeding pattern.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Welcome to HCM,
Prolonged absense of periods and then a couple of months with spotting or bleeding is with Mirena.
The absence of period or the spotting or bleeding is not a indication of effectiveness of Mirena.
The Mirena is a very effective contraceptive with failure rate of less than 1 in 1000. This effectiveness is independent of its bleeding pattern.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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