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A 30-year-old female asked:

I had the mirena (levonorgestrel) coil fitted 3 years ago, just recently i've been experiencing terrible stomach cramps and back ache just like period pains ?

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Dr. David Wiebeanswered

Emergency Medicine 22 years experience

Get an ultrasound: Get an ultrasound right away to ensure that it didn't migrate through the wall of the uterus. They are known to do that.

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Dr. Moshe Dekelanswered

Gynecology 48 years experience

Need to see a GYN: Your symptoms may be related to the IUD. I would suggest a good GYN exam to rule it out.

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