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    Navigate: FAQ Home Page > Female Health > Pulling the IUD String
    Posted on: 01/27/2007

    Question

    My girlfriend has the IUD, and we both feel that it should be removed, could the IUD be removed by just pulling on the string?

    Answer

    Pls see your provider to remove the IUD. It's a quick procedure but better done by a health care professional.


    Answered By:
    Meg Durbin , M.D.


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