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It is possible to feel the string of the IUD. The strings are a little stiffer in the first couple of weeks after insertion. As the heat and moisture of a woman's body soften the strings, they become less noticable. Typically, leaving them about 2-3 cm long makes them less noticable to a man, while cutting them shorter can make the situation worse. It is rare to find a couple who fnd the strings bothersome, and in 20 years I've never had a patient request removal for this reason.
If a man can feel the plastic stem of the IUD, then the device is being expelled and is no longer offering protection against pregnancy. Stop having sex, consider using the morning after pill, and contact your health care provider for advice.
You should not be able to feel your IUD, but if you can't feel the strings, it's possible that the IUD might have been expelled. Use a back up method of Birth Control until you can see your health care provider to confirm that the IUD is in place. Consider emergency contraception if you've had intercourse in the last five days. It's possible that the string is just in a place that you can't feel it, but this approach is the safest in terms of preventing pregnancy.
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Do you have to feel the IUD string all the time?
No, you do not have to feel the IUD string all the time.
Does an iud tickle?
An IUD does not tickle. It is not something you feel when it is in place.
What does an IUD string feel like?
An IUD string feels like fishing line.
Is it normal to feel the IUD on one side?
It is not normal to feel the IUD at all. If you are having pain or cramping, see your health care provider.
How do you check your IUD string?
To check your IUD string, just put a finger in your vagina and confirm that you can feel the string, you can't feel the plastic of the IUD, and the string does not seem to be noticably longer than the last time you checked.
Can an IUD cause abrasions on a man?
The IUD is in the uterus, and a man does not enter the uterus during sex. If you or your partner can feel part of the IUD in the cervix, and that's scraping him, the IUD is not likely to be effective. Take the morning after pill if you 've had sex in the last five days, and contact your health care provider for an exam. Don't rely on the IUD to prevent pregnancy if you can feel the plastic of the device in the cervix.
Can you feel the IUD strings?
Yes, it's possible to feel the IUD strings with your fingers by reaching into your vagina. The strings are typically located at the end of the cervix and are used for checking the position of the IUD. If you feel anything sharp or if the strings seem longer or shorter than usual, consult your healthcare provider.
Can a man get a cut from an IUD?
An IUD in the correct place is not something that a man can feel or by which a man can be injured. If it's coming out, it could cut a man. Do you feel the IUD coming out of your cervix? If so, don't rely on it for birth control, and contact your health care provider.
What cause you to feel dizzy could it be because your IUD is almost expired?
An IUD almost at the end of its life will not cause dizziness. See your health care provider for evaluation of your symptoms.
Can everybody feel the cords from their Mirena when they check?
You are supposed to be able to feel two strings when checking for them. If you do not feel them the IUD might have came out or the string have receded into your uterus
What do you do when your IUD strings are longer then they have been?
If your IUD strings feel longer, it could be a sign that the IUD is not in the correct place and is no longer effective. Take the following steps:Consider emergency contraception if you've had sex in the last five days.If you have sex, use a condom as additional prevention.Get an appointment with your health care provider to evaluate the position of the IUD.
Can an IUD be expelled and still remain unfelt near the cervix strings are felt but not felt in the cervical opening but to the left?
If you feel the strings, and don't feel the plastic of the IUD, it is not likely to be expelling. The fact that you feel the strings to the left has no clinical significance. If you have other reason to believe the IUD is expelling -- for instance, if the strings are significantly longer, or if you have pain or bleeding during or after sex, then contact your health care provider for an exam and don't rely on the IUD for prevention of pregnancy until you determine if all is well. As the moisture and warmth in your body soften the IUD's strings, they are often felt most easily not at the cervical opening, but elsewhere in the vagina near the cervix.
