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jennypenny417 posted:
have had the mirena in september will be five years. I know i have to have it removed, but last night my boyfriend and i had sex and i started to bleed light but bright, this morning it started to go away. i also cant feel the string, should i be very conserned. I know its not my period. please help
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tbkittycat responded:
There are many reason you might bleed after sex and the majority of them are not cause for concern.

If you can't feel your string, a trip to the doctor might be in order.


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