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What happens at the end of the 5 years of having a Mirena IUD?

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The wearing off of the hormone release is so gradual that you probably would not notice anything. Usually a new one can be inserted on the same visit unless there is more pain or minor trauma the usual. In that case the physician might want to have you return in a few days or week. read more

After 5 years the manufacturer no longer guarantees that mirena is able to prevent pregnancy and you should start using an alternative method of birth control. In many women the hormones in the mirena coil lighten the flow or stop periods completely. read more