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Merina removal
Merina was inserted in my mother in law in 2014 due to heavy bleeding. Is it mandatory to get it removed or replaced now after 6 years else what should be done. After what time should we consider it to get removed. Is there any expiry period also.
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Dr. Aseemita Debata
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
21 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Mirena is for 5 years and then it’s hormonal effect weaned off .so please get it removed .hopefully she would have menopause by now
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Dr. Vilyesh Rasikbhai Ghetia
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Vadodara
Do remove mirena as it is effective for 5 years only.
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if any symptoms do USG pelvis nd let me know report
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Dr. Anusha Reddy
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Mirena effective for 5 years..it should be removed now ..as she is 56years chances of attaining menopause is more so she can wait for few months after removal..
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