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I have had my iud now for three years i have recently been experiencing extreme fatigue, dizziness, loss of appetite and cannot feel my strings ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

IUD check: If you can not feel the IUD strings then schedule a visit for your doctor to check it. A sonogram can be done if there is doubt about the location. Fatigue, dizziness and loss of appetite should be evaluated by your primary care doctor and are unlikely to be related to an IUD.

Answered 10/21/2014

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A member asked:

I have had my iud now for three years i have recently been experiencing extreme fatigue, dizziness, loss of appetite and cannot feel my strings ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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