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Could endometriosis make mirena (levonorgestrel) harder to remove or be seen on an ultrasound? the mirena (levonorgestrel) string are in my uterus with the device
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Yes could be: It should not be a problem , see your gynecologist
Answered 6/23/2013
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No: Endometriosis would not have anything to do with placement or removal of an iud.
Answered 1/18/2014
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