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A member asked:
Hi dr. i have had the mirena for 3 years. i have had reoccurring infection at least 2 to 3 times a month every month since. can i request removal at any time and can i request sterilization? tl for example. i appreciate your advice
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Yes & unknown: You can certainly ask to have it removed & it is likely a good idea given your series of infections. Whether or not they would consider sterilization at your age involves other factors not part of your post.
Answered 6/23/2018
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