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I had an iud put in three years ago, everything has been fine until this year. i have been experiencing frequent near unbearable pains in the right portion of my uterus. my boyfriend has said he felt something, and it hurt him. is something wrong?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

IUD ?'s: IUD's can shift position due to uterine contractions , and become wedged into the cervical canal, which may be detectable with intercourse. See your gyn physician for an exam and a possible ultrasound. An IUD located in this position will not protect against pregnancy.

Answered 11/5/2020

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A member asked:

I had an iud put in three years ago, everything has been fine until this year. i have been experiencing frequent near unbearable pains in the right portion of my uterus. my boyfriend has said he felt something, and it hurt him. is something wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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