Why do my IUD strings feel longer than usual?
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Why do my IUD strings feel longer than usual?
If the strings feel longer or shorter than before, or you feel the hard, plastic part of the IUD against your cervix, the IUD may have moved. If the IUD has slipped out or moved, do not try to put it back in place on your own. Be sure to use a back-up method of birth control until you see your health care provider.
What do I do if my IUD strings feel longer?
Determine if the strings have moved: If the strings feel longer or shorter than the last time you checked them, or if you feel the hard part of the IUD against your cervix, your IUD may have moved. In this case, it will need to be put back in place by your healthcare provider.
How long should copper IUD strings be?
When your doctor inserted your IUD, they left one or two thin plastic strings hanging down into your vaginal canal. These strings are about 2 inches long — just long enough to be able to feel them with the tip of your finger. They feel like light fishing line.
Do IUD strings change length?
Your strings are shorter or longer than usual. If they’re a different length, the IUD could have shifted. Checking your strings regularly makes it easier to notice changes.
Can IUD strings be too long?
They’re very thin and made of plastic. There’s some evidence that IUD strings can bother sexual partners. A 2017 study found that 3 to 9 percent of IUD users experienced partner dissatisfaction, causing them to stop using the IUD. If your strings bother you or your partner, they may be too long.
How long should my IUD strings feel?
When your doctor inserted your IUD, they left one or two thin plastic strings hanging down into your vaginal canal. These strings are about 2 inches long — just long enough to be able to feel them with the tip of your finger.
How would I know if my IUD moved?
However, if your IUD becomes displaced, the signs and symptoms will typically include: not being able to feel the IUD strings with your fingers. feeling the plastic of the IUD. your partner being able to feel your IUD during sex.
