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Can an IUD fail after 13 years of working properly?
Answer

Wiki User
August 28, 2007 10:50PM
Yes - unless you have a particularily long lasting one they recommend to be changed within 5yrs. They "can" last up to 10yrs.
Check with your doctor.
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