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I have the 5 year iud and on the 13th i am due to have it out. i was feeling for my strings tonight instead it appeared to be swollen?
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Swelling can occur: Hypertrophy of the cervix is common with Progesterone impregnated iud. There are many other causes. Please see your physician soon.
Answered 6/30/2014
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