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I had mirena (levonorgestrel) removed 6 mos. ago (5 yrs) i do have a 5 yr old son i feel like i can't have anymore kids been trying ever since something wrong with me?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Intrauterine device: Women can conceive after removal of an IUD. If it has been 5 years since removal I would worry. If it's been six months it is a bit early to worry. Somewhere between six and eighteen months more.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/13/2015

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