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Re: 4 Days late with IUD

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 17:04:07 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 12 Sep 1999, Mindy wrote: >
>I'm 4 days late with an IUD. Checked strings a couple of times. The
>first time I checked I could barely feel the tippy end of only 1 string.
>This was very high in the cervical "cup". Second time did't feel any.
>Questions are what is the likelihood of pregnancy? What are the chances
>for miscarriage or term delivery if pregnant?

Pregnancy is rare, but not impossible with the IUD. You need to take a pregnancy test, and if it is positive, you need to see your doctor ASAP.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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