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Posted on: 05/05/2010
Question
I heard if you get the IUD and have sex with someone who has a sexually transmited disease that it will kill you. Is this true?
Answer
Heavens no! Sexually transmitted infections are dangerous and condoms should be used all the time, even when using a birth control method to prevent pregnancy. IUDs will not cause an STI to kill you.