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I have lower back pain and dull ache on both sides of my stomach. i have a scan arranged for friday to locate my mirena (levonorgestrel) coil as threads can't be found?

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Dr. Margaret Nusca answered

May be inflammation: This may be inflammation from a Mirena (levonorgestrel) that has moved. This can happen but the Mirena (levonorgestrel) must be removed so see your gynecologist.

Dr Gevirtz and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have lower back pain and dull ache on both sides of my stomach. i have a scan arranged for friday to locate my mirena (levonorgestrel) coil as threads can't be found?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Margaret Nusca answered

Dr Gevirtz and another doctor agreed

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