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A member asked:

During an ultrasound the mirena (levonorgestrel) coil is found to be in place however she found a 1cm tubular structure in my cervix? what could it be?

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Dr. Justin Buchanan answered

Specializes in Radiology

Difficult to say: If you have a Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud, the retrieval string may be coiled in the cervix giving that appearance. Other possibilities include a nabothian cyst (normal finding) or a dilated vein. Follow up with your doctor to discuss the results.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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