Mirena birth control string lost?

Question

I just got my mirena inserted Thursday with extreme difficulty. The doctor told me to come back this Thursday because he wants to make sure he didnt perforate my uterus. Yesterday I felt the strings and today I have been feeling sickish, nausteated and passing quarter size brown clots. I felt for the strings and they are no where to be found. I felt them yesterday and now I dont feel them. So I called the answering service and he told me to call Tuesday morning and for me to come in. Where could the strings have gone? He seems to think I will be okay untill then, but knowing that something could be in you and you dont know where it is, is kind of nerve wracking. I know I didnt pass it, so its obviously in me. Do you think it could have perforated my uterus or just in my uterus?

Thanks for any helpful information.

Answer 1

If it had perforated your uterus, you'd be in a lot of pain right now. It might have shifted position slightly, and that's why you are having trouble finding the string. If you do end up being in a lot of pain or if you develop a fever, you should go to the emergency room. But otherwise, there's really no place for it to go, so it's probably just sitting in your uterus. I have a Mirena, and yeah, it sure hurt to put in, and the doctor had a lot of trouble (I've never given birth). My uterus was spasming for a day or so after it was put in, so I took Motrin. No problems at all afterwards, and it's been 3 years.

Answer 2

If your uterus was perforated you would know about it...I wouldnt worry too much not finding the strings as i have be wearing a Mirena now for 6 years and have my strings cut off! so hubby does not feel them. Your symptoms are related to having the Mirena inserted, do not worry it will settle down soon.