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I am 46 years old and i am in the 1st year after my third mirena implant. i have a constant metal smelling vaginal odor with a slight watery sometimes light brown coloured discharge. should i see a dr?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Mirena IUD ?s: Brown discharge with any IUD can occur if the IUD has been shifted in position by uterine contractions, causing slight bleeding, which does have a "metallic odor". See the gyn who installed the IUD for a pelvic ultrasound to determine the position of the IUD.

Answered 7/13/2020

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A member asked:

I am 46 years old and i am in the 1st year after my third mirena implant. i have a constant metal smelling vaginal odor with a slight watery sometimes light brown coloured discharge. should i see a dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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