Olan
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Post by Olan on Mar 13, 2015 3:19:26 GMT
I rarely check for my IUD strings but tonight I decided to and I can really really feel them.
Two questions:
Are they easier to locate depending on your cycle? If your strings have protruded moreso than "normal" did it correct itself or is this something I should make an appointment for.
My biggest fear has always been the removal as I've read the online horror stories so I am freaking nervous it will jump out my vag and I will be hit with a crap ton of pain with no warning.
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Post by Nink on Mar 13, 2015 3:21:38 GMT
I've had several IUD's and I don't recall the removal ever being a big deal. And honestly in all the years/times I had them I never checked the string so no help there.
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Post by elaine on Mar 13, 2015 3:36:13 GMT
Where are you in your cycle? You cervix drops lower during parts of your cycle so it would be much easier to feel your strings than during ovulation when your cervix is high and it would be harder to feel both your cervix and the IUD strings. eta: you could always tag melissa for her input. |
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Post by ptamom on Mar 13, 2015 3:44:05 GMT
I could never find the string, ever. My GYN retired and so I asked my primary physician to remove it when my 10 years were up.
Removal was SO MUCH LESS HORRIBLE than insertion. They are designed to be removed easily.
When my IUD was inserted, I had a severe vasovagal response, and I felt like I was going to die.
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Post by Jili on Mar 13, 2015 3:51:38 GMT
I admit that I don't frequently check for the strings, so I've never really thought about that very much.
As for removal-- I've had two removed. It is seriously a no-brainer. I really didn't feel anything. Much easier than insertion.
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Post by gar on Mar 13, 2015 7:50:30 GMT
Yes, the strings located differently at different times. I must admit I've never heard of an IUD jumping out  Removal is some brief discomfort for me and nothing to fear. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 13, 2015 11:16:05 GMT
I'll admit that after the first couple of months of having it, I never checked for the strings.
As far as removal, it was barely a blip on my radar. Not painful at all. Nothing - NOTHING - like having it inserted. Insertion kind of hurts. Removing it doesn't.
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Post by YooHoot on Mar 13, 2015 11:31:57 GMT
I could never find the string, ever. My GYN retired and so I asked my primary physician to remove it when my 10 years were up. Removal was SO MUCH LESS HORRIBLE than insertion. They are designed to be removed easily. When my IUD was inserted, I had a severe vasovagal response, and I felt like I was going to die. 10 years? I thought it was 5? Only asking because mine is due to come out this time next year and I want another one. |
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Post by ptamom on Mar 14, 2015 22:22:35 GMT
I could never find the string, ever. My GYN retired and so I asked my primary physician to remove it when my 10 years were up. Removal was SO MUCH LESS HORRIBLE than insertion. They are designed to be removed easily. When my IUD was inserted, I had a severe vasovagal response, and I felt like I was going to die. 10 years? I thought it was 5? Only asking because mine is due to come out this time next year and I want another one. Different kinds, I guess. I picked it because I wouldn't have to deal with it for 10 years. After having it inserted I knew I'd never get another one. |
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Post by Nicole in TX on Mar 15, 2015 0:07:21 GMT
I must admit I've never heard of an IUD jumping out You have never met MaryMary?  |
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Post by Olan on Mar 15, 2015 0:13:09 GMT
Yes, the strings located differently at different times. I must admit I've never heard of an IUD jumping out Removal is some brief discomfort for me and nothing to fear. No worries. My IUD decided it couldnt make it out in the cold hard world and climbed back into my cervix. Now I can't feel the strings at all. I still made an appointment and will just get my yearly exam a couple months early. |
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Post by gryroagain on Mar 15, 2015 1:29:07 GMT
I could never feel my strings, I had to go back and get them trimmed after it was first put in because...of...a reason...that is TMI. Anyhoo, I never checked, but at my yearly (or since I am a procrastinating loser, more like every 3-4 year) paps the Dr would let me know it was where it ought to be. I had mine 12ish year, went a bit over the 10 but they don't actually "expire" so it's not a huge deal to do so. Removal didn't hurt at all, insertion sucked!
If I were you, I'd keep your appt at the scheduled time, you would know if it wandered off so it is there and fine.
I loved my iud and recommend it to anyone. I thought it was giving me heavier periods and cramps, but it's been 2 years since I had it removed and they are the same or worse so I was blaming the iud for nothing. Dh finally got snipped so I had it out, but it was a great, non hormonal, no thinking form of birth control!
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Post by gar on Mar 15, 2015 7:39:36 GMT
I must admit I've never heard of an IUD jumping out You have never met MaryMary?  |
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Post by SnowWhite on Mar 15, 2015 20:32:37 GMT
10 years? I thought it was 5? Only asking because mine is due to come out this time next year and I want another one. Different kinds, I guess. I picked it because I wouldn't have to deal with it for 10 years. After having it inserted I knew I'd never get another one. Yup, different kinds. The Mirena, hormone based IUD is only good for 5 years. The Paragard, copper IUD is FDA approved for 10. I have a Paragard, and I've had it for 10 years this month (really should be thinking about what I'm going to do now). I always check for my strings just after my period and I've never had a problem finding them. I only know one person, in real life, that 'lost' her IUD, but it ended up in her abdominal cavity, I suspect her GYN punctured her uterus during insertion. And it least one pea that had hers disappear in the first one or two months, plus, of course, Mary Mary's story. |
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