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A member asked:

My mirena (levonorgestrel) needs to be surgically removed after two failed attempts. what should i expect?? an overnight stay in hospital?? a big op???thanks

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Minor operation: Usually its a minor operation done as an out-patient surgery with no overnight stay. Usually there is no cutting involved. A camera is placed in the uterus, the IUD is visualized and grasped and removed. After an hour in the recovery room, you get to go home. Best Wishes!

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2015

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