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I'm the age of 40. i have the iud for 6 years no complications but for the past 2 years experience every once in the while uti. comes and goes......tr?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Get the IUD checked: An infected IUD as a source of recurrent UTIs should be considered in women with IUD in place even after they are treated for the UTI.Get it checked and may need replacement.

Answered 4/5/2017

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A member asked:

I'm the age of 40. i have the iud for 6 years no complications but for the past 2 years experience every once in the while uti. comes and goes......tr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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