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Had the mirena (levonorgestrel) coil fitted 1month ago just realised the cord has gone, i've had a 2week heavy &painful period.period stopped y'day, but still in pain?
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Get seen: Its not always easy to feel the string u may be missing it, but go in and let them check it out.
Answered 1/11/2013
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