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What Should I Do For Lower Abdominal Pain?

Hello, i got the mirena IUD but in 6 weeks ago and had a normal period then spotted for 3 weeks. I was suppose to have my period this weekend and it has been missed. However ever since it has been in i have had pain in my left lower abdomen. Also i can not feel the strings.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for writing to HCM.

If you are not able to feel the strings then you need to see your gynecologist for a physical examination and to rule out device migration, as that can be one of the cause of pain in left lower abdomen.

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Dr. Ashish Verma
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What Should I Do For Lower Abdominal Pain?

Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. If you are not able to feel the strings then you need to see your gynecologist for a physical examination and to rule out device migration, as that can be one of the cause of pain in left lower abdomen. Regards Dr. Ashish Verma