A member asked:

I will be removing my iud next month. i haven't had a period for most of the 5 years until 3 months ago. the last two days it has smelled like death! ?

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Dr. Karen Weisman answered

Thickened lining: Some people have an increase in their uterine lining when not shedding (your period) this lining or endometrium tissue. When you do start periods again it can have a foul odor. You should get a gyn. exam to make certain that this is all it is. Perhaps you can move up the apt. for taking out the IUD.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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A member asked:

I will be removing my iud next month. i haven't had a period for most of the 5 years until 3 months ago. the last two days it has smelled like death! ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Weisman answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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