How do you know when your IUD has gone wrong?

Answer 1

As your medical provider explained, you must check for the strings of the IUD on a monthly basis. Generally, if you cannot feel the strings when you do your monthly check, that is an indication that the IUD is out of place. See your doctor as soon as possible and either abstain from sex or use a back-up until you know that it is safe.

Answer 2

Signs of problems with IUDs are missing strings, feeling the IUD in the vagina or the plastic in the opening of the cervix, pelvic pain, or pain or bleeding with sex. If you have these, consider using emergency contraception if you've had sex in the last five days. Do not rely on the IUD until you've seen your health care provider for an IUD check.

Answer 3

The signs of an IUD out of place are pelvic pain, or pain or bleeding during or after sex. In addition, of course, feeling part of the IUD when you put a finger in the vagina is a sign of it out of place, as is noticing the strings are missing or much longer than they used to be.

Answer 4

An IUD that's not in the proper place may cause pain or bleeding, particularly during sex. Your health care provider can confirm correct placement of the IUD with an ultrasound.