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I have iud, copper.. is it bad that when i went to the er they said they couldnt find my string, but that it was still in place.
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No: it just may be more of a challenge when its time to remove it
Answered 6/20/2014
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IUD: You don't say why you went to the ER. Pelvic pain, discharge.....etc. Not having the string could make it much harder to remove the IUD. See your gyn doc or call them and ask their recommendation.
Answered 6/20/2014
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