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I've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) almost 5 yrs this sept i couldn't feel strings should i be worried have a numb patch on thigh could it ?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Follow up: I would recommend seeing a gynecologist to evaluate the location of the IUD since you can no longer feel the string. Also get leg numbness evaluated. They may or may not be related

Answered 3/23/2016

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A member asked:

I've had the mirena (levonorgestrel) almost 5 yrs this sept i couldn't feel strings should i be worried have a numb patch on thigh could it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

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