Can you feel your Mirena strings??

Question

I have had my Mirena in for a few months now but, I have never been able to feel my strings. Can you? Should I have this checked on?

Answer 1

I have the copper IUD and I can feel mine. But if you can't feel yours, just a visit to your doctor will let you know if it is still in place, and it probably is. Many times the stings become soft or curl up into the cervix after a few months. I would worry because I am paranoid, but generally that shouldn't cause too much concern. But definitley see your doctor so that you can be reassured that it is still there. About 10% of women will expell their IUD within the first year, and many don't even know it happened. So yeah, go see your doctor.

Answer 2

You should be able to feel your strings. If you can't you should go get it checked just to make sure its still in the right place. You doctor might have cut them shorter than reccomended. If so then there isnt a problem but go get it checked incase.

Answer 3

Yes, you should be able to feel it my ob/gyn told me to check it once a month when I'm in the shower, just to make sure that its there..and if I didn't feel it to make a appointment with her. So I'm guessing yes you should make appointment with your doctor. ASAP just to make sure everything is okay.