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Can my partner accidentally misplace my iud with their fingers?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No. IUDs cannot be removed except by intentionally grasping the string and pulling hard on it -- which you would find very painful.

Answered 5/2/2023

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