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Does Mirena IUD Increase Risk Of Blood Clotting With History Of Pulmonary Embolism?

I have had pulmonary embolisms before, they developed a year ago... I have not quit smoking yet, and i recently had the mirena iud placed... does this increase my risk of more clotts? honest facts please, i know smoking is unhealthy but i will quit on my own terms.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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