A member asked:

When checking mirena (levonorgestrel) threads, should you just see if they are there and you can't feel plastic, or should you worry about the length as well?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Just the threads: If you can feel the threads vaginally and not the plastic, that means it is properly placed.

Answered 5/12/2013

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A member asked:

When checking mirena (levonorgestrel) threads, should you just see if they are there and you can't feel plastic, or should you worry about the length as well?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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