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Copper coil

11 replies

Rainbow1994 · 02/11/2023 07:49

I had a copper coil fitted yesterday and was VERY nervous. Anyway i am overdue a smear due to been pregnant last year and had to wait. I was that nervous i forgot to ask for a smear! I could kick myself and have not slept! As anyone ever had a smear whilst coil is in place? Im very mad with myself im scared a smear will dislodge the coil or something.

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BreastedBoobilyToTheStairs · 02/11/2023 08:54

A smear with a coil in place is absolutely fine. Your coil is in your uterus, a smear shouldn't be able to dislodge it! If it could, we certainly wouldn't be able to have sex with one in (which would somewhat defeat the purpose...).

I've had three with a coil in place and there was never an issue. The most it was mentioned was 'I can see your strings so it's still in place'.

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Rainbow1994 · 02/11/2023 12:52

BreastedBoobilyToTheStairs · 02/11/2023 08:54

A smear with a coil in place is absolutely fine. Your coil is in your uterus, a smear shouldn't be able to dislodge it! If it could, we certainly wouldn't be able to have sex with one in (which would somewhat defeat the purpose...).

I've had three with a coil in place and there was never an issue. The most it was mentioned was 'I can see your strings so it's still in place'.

Oh yes that makes sense 🤣. Thankyou for your reply! X

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Sweetladyjane · 02/11/2023 12:54

I've had smears with my coil in place and it doesn't effect anything :) Its a good opportunity to check the strings are in place (I'm useless at checking mine).

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Rainbow1994 · 02/11/2023 12:56

Sweetladyjane · 02/11/2023 12:54

I've had smears with my coil in place and it doesn't effect anything :) Its a good opportunity to check the strings are in place (I'm useless at checking mine).

Its the first time i have ever had one. Im hoping i know how to check them right 🤣. X

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Rainbow1994 · 09/11/2023 23:24

Can anyone tell me how i feel for my strings?? I expected to be able to feel two actual long strings and i actually have to feel far up n still not sure. Its quite gross having to try and feel for them.

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Rainbow1994 · 10/11/2023 14:58

Bump

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GinBlossom94 · 10/11/2023 16:41

As long as you can feel them you're all good

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Rainbow1994 · 10/11/2023 18:13

GinBlossom94 · 10/11/2023 16:41

As long as you can feel them you're all good

I think i can im not sure hahha. There quite far up.

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Rainbow1994 · 20/11/2023 15:06

So i had copper coil about 3 weeks ago. I am still bleeding! Is this normal?

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Walsh95 · 19/12/2023 13:26

copper coil fitted 1.5 years ago, regulated my periods (always bang on with the dates) but made them a lot heavier.

I have missed my period by two weeks now, I’ve had spotting and really light bleeding (never had light bleeding, usually straight to heavy). I’ve took a test and it was negative but I just can’t stop thinking about it

Cricketbelle · 19/12/2023 13:32

My gynae said not to bother checking the strings,if I'm not having periods then it's in the right place! (Mirena not copper of course).

The strings curl up usually.... if you squat it's a bit easier.

No problem with smear,I always tell the nurse tho

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