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Is Brown Vaginal Spotting Normal After Mirena Coil Removal?

Posted on Tue, 5 Sep 2017

Question: I had my mirena coil removed as we want too try for a baby. 3 days later I had pink spotting. That stopped after 12 hours and for the last 5 days I've had brown spotting. Is this normal or could this be an implantation bleed

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Withdrawal effect of Mirena

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
The spotting you are having is likely to be due to the withdrawal effect of hormone levonorgestrel present in Mirena on the uterine lining.
Withdrawal of this hormone can lead to irregular spotting and bleeding for another 3-4 weeks.
It is unlikely to be implantation bleeding.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (29 minutes later)

Will this hormone stop me getting pregnant while its in my system

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
not a contraceptive

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
No, progesterone is not a contraceptive.
Moreover, it is given to patients who want to conceive.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng