Lost IUD strings! Any ideas? [Archive] - HealthBoards Message Boards

Fibrana

07-06-2007, 12:04 PM

Went to have my IUD removed and the doctor could not find the strings, even with using these long forceps. Doctor is suggesting surgery, D&C. I do not want to go that far.

Any ideas on how to get the strings down? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

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beanerz777

07-07-2007, 12:06 AM

no but I just had one put in and now I'm scared!! YIKES!!

Fibrana

07-16-2007, 10:00 AM

Still looking for some input. Has no one ever had this problem???

Thanks!

AM6483

07-16-2007, 09:06 PM

I have been advised from the beginning that if my strings were lost, which they are, then I would need surgery. Although, sometimes my string shows itself, why, my doctor and I cannot figure out, but most of the time the string is MIA. I have been expecting to have it removed with surgery. And to my knowledge, a D&C is standard procedure with this type of removal.

So I wouldn't worry too much. It doesn't appear to be a big deal to get it out.

Hear for you,
AM

Fibrana

07-17-2007, 09:50 AM

Thanks for the info. I'm a real chicken about having any type of surgery, so I'm going to wait a bit longer and see if the strings will come down. Maybe I need a man to help me out with this one! LOL

AM6483

07-17-2007, 12:04 PM

The "surgery" isn't that bad. You are only out for a few minutes and they don't cut you open or anything. They just go in there and get it out.

Haha, maybe a man's help would work! Let me know how it goes b/c I am in the same situation as you--no string.

Fibrana

07-17-2007, 12:36 PM

I did some research on the computer about this problem, and apparently some doctors use a new approach with a "brush technique" that helps retrieve the strings. Now the trouble is finding someone who can do this! LOL