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writes:A girly topic here..Has anybody had any probs with their IUS?This weak I cannot feel the threads, I know it is still there because I felt the very tip of one thread.I know there is no perforation, as I am not in agony. I do feel a bit of discomfor on the right side of my lower abdomen. This is not dramatic, just slight.I have an appointment at the family planning clinic on Friday morning (the place where I had it inserted).Has anybody had a similar experience?What happened? Reply to this Question
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reader, BigSis +, writes (23 May 2008):
 Hey Fiona, thanks for coming back to us, best of luck on Wednesday, and you'll be ok.
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reader, Fiona xxx +, writes (23 May 2008):
Fiona xxx is verified as being by the original poster of the question Hi
Just had my appointment with the family planning doctor.
She couldn't een feel the tip if the coil, just inside the cervix, like she said she normally can. Did a pregnancy test, which was ok.
Have to go to the hospital for a scan on Wednesday to locate it, as I am convinced it is still there, but moved.
Trust me!
Fiona
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reader, BigSis +, writes (21 May 2008):
Intrauterine System (IUS)
An IUS is a contraceptive device, it's fitted by a doctor and remains in the womb for a fixed amount of time, after which it must be changed.
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reader, Fiona xxx +, writes (21 May 2008):
Fiona xxx is verified as being by the original poster of the questionYea, that's why I am worried as I got used to checking the threads correctly. I know what you mean, it takes time to get used to doing it right though.
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reader, BigSis +, writes (21 May 2008):
I have the IUS 'Mirena', and had a partner who could feel them.
You can check to see if your IUS is still in place by putting your finger in the vagina and feeling the threads coming through the cervix.
The best time to do this is regularly in the first month and then after each period if you have one. If you cannot feel the threads or if you feel a hard end rather like a matchstick, you should see your doctor straight away.
It's good that you have an appointment, it's important that you have a check~up regularly ~ about six weeks after fitting and then at least once a year.
BigSis
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reader, °Ale°  +, writes (21 May 2008):
 You need to go see your doctor- since you have to check every now and then to make sure the strings are straight and not in a knot. If you don't feel them then you need to see your doc.
Are you sure you're checking the right way?
Good luck
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