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Is it normal for the thread of my mirena to be loosen? i have had it for 3yrs and i always check to see if the string are in placed. i check my strings yesterday and they do not feel the same way they did wen i always check them and nw after 3yrs i am hav
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If : If your string always felt normal and now does not, then please have the treating gynecologist check them to be sure.
Answered 10/3/2016
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