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I had a mirena put in 5.5 years ago. when i got it put in i was told it was good for 5 years. since then, the fda has approved it for pregnancy prevention for 7 years. should i remove it or is it still good?

Q: i had a mirena put in 5.5 years ago. when i got it put in i was told it was good for 5 years. since then, the fda has approved it for pregnancy prevention for 7 years. should i remove it or is it still good?

: Since pregnancy prevention with a Mirena can indeed last for at least 7 years, "it is still good"..at 5.5 years.

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Dr. Roger Duvivier answered

Since pregnancy prevention with a Mirena can indeed last for at least 7 years, "it is still good"..at 5.5 years.

Answered 10/29/2021

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A member asked:

I had a mirena put in 5.5 years ago. when i got it put in i was told it was good for 5 years. since then, the fda has approved it for pregnancy prevention for 7 years. should i remove it or is it still good?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roger Duvivier answered

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