How do you feel for your coil strings????

[Jayneypops]

OK, so i'm a bit squeamish about putting my fingers up there (I know its probably crazy but I am!!) but last time I tried to feel for my strings I put my finger is as far as I could but couldn't feel anything like strings??

I only had it fitted 3 months ago, the GP has checked and said its fine and that the strings are still a bit like fishing wire (gross!) but that they will soften in time.

Ive had the Mirena.

Can anyone give me any tips? Is there any position thats best?

Thanks!!

 

[Eidson23]

I've had Mirena for close to two years now and I've never felt my strings. At my past OB appointment she asked me if I ever have, I said no, she said no worries. As long as they aren't coming OUT not to worry.

 

[Jayneypops]

Thanks. I guess Im just a bit paranoid about getting pregnant, as wouldn't know if it has moved/dislodged without checking?

 

[Pearls18]

I don't check them tbh, I've had it for a few years now barring getting it removed last year for pregnancy, the last dr left them a bit longer apparently so I could check but I still don't. I think I did try first time around but couldn't find them.

 

[seoj]

I just got mine fitted- so I haven't checked yet. Still kinda getting over the trauma of my fitting! lol. Plus- the thought of something up there kinda makes me squirm... but... I would think if you feel Ok then your fine (i.e. you don't feel anything odd going on). I don't know if any of my friends actually felt for the string? I still need to go back for my followup to make sure it's still placed correctly... so I'll ask my OB then