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Accidentally pulled on iud sting, string doesn't feel longer and i can only feel the strings, is my iud still in place ?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Most likely: It usually takes some force to displace an IUD
Answered 1/22/2019
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IUD: If you can feel the string and NOT the IUD then is should be in place.
Answered 1/16/2018
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Possibly: An ultrasound would be helpful in seeing the proper location of the iud within the uterus.
Answered 7/20/2014
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