What to do if the doctor can't find your mirena?

Answer 1

You would know that your Mrena is being expelled because it would either fall out of your vagina or if you inserted your fingers vaginally you'd be able to feel it sticking out the bottom of your cervix. If concerned about your Mirena being expelled go see your doctor.

Answer 2

Your first hint that Mirena is not there is not being able to feel the string. It's possible that the IUD is present and effective even if you can't feel the string, but that occurrence requires a checkup. An IUD will confirm if the string is present or not.

Answer 3

If your Mirena fell out, you will not be able to locate the strings when putting a finger in your vagina. If that's the case, use a backup method of Birth Control. Consider using emergency contraception if you've had sex in the last five days. Contact your health care provider for an exam to confirm the location of the IUD.

Answer 4

Check the strings. Can you feel them? Are they much longer than they were before? If no strings or much longer, or if you can feel the hard end of the mirena protruding from the cervix, call your health care provider. While waiting for the appointment, use a backup method of birth control like condoms or abstinence from vaginal sex. If you have had unprotected sex in the last 120 hours, consider using emergency contraception.

Answer 5

If the doctor can't find Mirena on ultrasound, you must assume that it fell out without your noticing. I know that's hard to believe, but it happens. You should choose a new method of birth control. You can get a new Mirena if you like.