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A member asked:

Had mirena (levonorgestrel) coil fitted 4 years ago, for past few days i've had severe abdominal pain and suffering with backache i can't feel my strings ?

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Need evaluation: by your doctor . especially you are not feeling the string. as in rare occasions it can migrate , eroding through uterus Inform your doctor

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Probable uteri perf: See your gynecologist immediately. The IUD probably perforated thru the uterus wall. Can cause bad infection and should be removed immediately

Answered 4/28/2015

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