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Mirena still in at 8 years, can still feel strings, but now having moderate low back (crampy or burning) pain, brown discharge, slight vag. swelling, mild constipation (retroverted uterus). what could this be? infection? embedded? perforated?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

The medication of: the IUD is starting to decrease. This can cause the symptoms you are experiencing. A check up with your doctor, and an ultrasound can be helpful.

Answered 1/12/2020

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A member asked:

Mirena still in at 8 years, can still feel strings, but now having moderate low back (crampy or burning) pain, brown discharge, slight vag. swelling, mild constipation (retroverted uterus). what could this be? infection? embedded? perforated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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