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I can only feel one mirena (levonorgestrel) string, is this doctor worthy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : If you can feel the string then its in the right place. It is not important to feel two strings.

Answered 5/3/2013

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