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Nipples really sensitive i can't even touch them so sore started a few days ago i've been on iud for a few months will it go away already had exams?

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Iud: you may have an hormonal IUD in which case it may take a long time, please see your OB if it continues

Answered 1/28/2015

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