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Q I had a Mirena fitted three years ago and, ever since then, I’ve hardly had any periods, which in a way has been bliss, as they were so heavy. But now I’m 50, and I’m getting a few hot flushes, so I’d quite like to know where I am in terms of the menopause. Should I have the coil removed?

A The Mirena intrauterine device has a core of progesterone, which is

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