merina coil strings

[ilovesprouts]

i had the coil fitted in may ,i check my strings every month ,this week ive been bleeding bad and my strings seem to feel longer,do u think it could of dropped down ,going to fp on mon

Well I lost mine altogether! Yes what with heavy bleeding sounds like its dislodged.

I'm so glad I found this thread!!! I had a mirena coil fitted this morning under anaesthetic at the same time as having a minor op....I was told nothing about the coil and when I asked 4 leaflets they didn't have any!!! (this was a PRIVATE clinic that I was referred to by the nhs hospital as an over flow gynae patient. The nurse told me to GOOGLE it!!!! Shocking!!! I don't know anything about checking the threads...how do I do it?? And how often?? Please help!!!! Jen xx

IUD (Intrauterine device): your guide - Contraception - FPA

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This is why your doctor or nurse will teach you how to check your IUD threads every month. It is not common, but there is a risk that an IUD might go through ...

I got a little booklet when I got mine fitted at the family planning clinic. You are supposed to check the strings monthly - I wasnt told how to do it but worked it out for myself. I stand with my legs bent in a squat position as my strings are really short and I need to be able to reach high inside (TMI I know!).

Googling gives this:

Checking Your IUD Strings:

Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Less than 10 Minutes
Here's How:

Wash your hands.

Then either sit or squat.

Put your index or middle finger up into your vagina until you touch the cervix (it should feel firm and somewhat rubbery... like the tip of your nose).

Feel for the string ends that should be coming through your cervix.

If you find the IUD strings, then your IUD is in place and working.

If the string ends feel longer or shorter than before, or if you feel the hard part of the IUD against your cervix, the IUD may have moved and needs to be put back in place by your doctor. Don?t try to push the IUD back (and make sure to use another contraceptive, like a condom, female condom, Today Sponge or spermicide until it's put back in place).

Never pull on your IUD string ends as this might make it move out of place or even come out.

Thank you both so much that's a massive help xx