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I am going to get an iud? what's the possibly of it perforating my uterus and hemmorageing?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Small if experienced: If the md is experienced in insertion of iud's the risk is very small but not totally non-existent.

Answered 9/6/2013

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A member asked:

I am going to get an iud? what's the possibly of it perforating my uterus and hemmorageing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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