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A member asked:
If an iud at the opening of the cervix, can an sti still get into the cervix?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Which opening? : Are you talking about the internal or external cervical os? f you just feel the string, you are OK. If you feel more than the string, the IUD is malpositioned. You should not feel the hub at the external os ("opening"). It is no longer trustworthy, and may require removal/replacement. Use another form of birth control until otherwise instructed by your healthcare provider.
Answered 11/24/2014
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Yes: An IUD does not prevent STIs. They are for birth control only. Have your partner use a condom to help reduce risk of STIs.
Answered 8/26/2014
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