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How much do the chances of pregnancy increase if i can't find the strings to my iud?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Impossible : That is impossible to say. Have you had a sono to see if the IUD is still in place? Use alternate birth control method until you know for sure.

Answered 7/26/2014

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