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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have had my mirena (levonorgestrel) iud in for just over a year, me cervix is higher than usual and my iud strings are shorter. is this normal? should i get checked?

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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Good idea: If you have this concern always have the IUD checked so that you are assured that it is in the proper place inside the uterus.

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