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Posted on: 05/20/2008
Question
my boyfriend tells me that he can feel the strings of my iud. it even gave him a rash. what can i do?
Answer
Your doctor can cut the strings shorter to prevent partner from being bothered by the strings. It is very easy to trim strings in the office.