WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: expelling IUD?

Re: expelling IUD?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 14:24:37 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 7 Jan 2001, Cindy wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>Over the alst week I have noticed that my IUD string has gotten longer and I am feeling a poking sensation. Well, my string went from about 1/2 to 1 inch. I just went to the bathrrom and when I straighten the string out it is now at about 1.5-2 inches long. I am starting to bleed and my back and uterus are hurting. I am wondering if my IUD is coming out? I just ended my period last Friday an it all started during my cycle. I also had intercours on Saturday does that mean I could have been fertile? I was on day 12 on Sat and that is normally when i ovulate.
>
>Also, if it comes out, how much pain can I expect? if it doesn't fall out all the way does it need to be re-seated and is that painful? is the bleeding jsut from irritation? can any damage be done if it comes out on it's own? If it comes out and the bleeding picks up is there any need to phone my doctor?
>
>Thanks! I'm always full of adventures.
>
>--
>Cindy
>

Cindy

The best way to answer your questions is to go to your md. I think that is indicated here. If not coming out, you are ok, if so, he will decide if it is better to remove and reinsert or to try to push that one back up into the uterus. Hope this helps.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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