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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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Dr. Mary Engrav answered

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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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Engrav answered

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