A member asked:

What's the chance of mirena (levonorgestrel) perforating or expelling after us confirmed placement 2 wks post insertion? i'm 24, no kids.

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Unlikely: It is possible for the IUD to be expelled through the cervical os, though rare if it was properly placed. Perforation typically only occurs during placement, and is also quite uncommon.

Answered 9/10/2015

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