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Anyone familiar with the copper IUD?
Posted: Aug 21, 2013
I'm 38 years old and got a copper IUD when my daughter was born September 2003, so next month it will be 10 years. They are supposed to last 10 years. Has anyone ever had one and if so, did it fall out at 10 years or keep going or what? My mom got one, but hers NEVER came out and her GYN just left it in, so she is no help.
I'm concerned, because I start my period every month, like clock work on the 19th and today is the 21st with no period. It wouldn't be as much of a cause for concern, but I ALWAYS have breast pain/tenderness pretty bad right before my period each month and I have zero breast tenderness. I know people also have breast tenderness with preganncy, but I never really did in the beginning.
One more thing....for anyone who has the IUD, you know you insert your finger to check placement. I never did this monthly, as advised, but when I did do it, I could barely feel the tip of the string. Well, I checked today and it I could feel A LOT of it, like it is coiled aruond or something. So, that is the last part of my question, does it just fall out or does it just fall off of the wall and remain up there?
Thanks ladies.
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You really need to talk to your doctor... - nm
[ In Reply To ..]NM
no, it does not auto-eject at the 10-year mark - nm
[ In Reply To ..]
I had one - anon
[ In Reply To ..]I had a copper IUD, and I think the lifespan, depending on the brand, is 10 years. They have to be removed, and it's the most painful thing I've ever gone through - but maybe that's just me.
Had one too - Trampled underfoot
[ In Reply To ..]I didn't keep it for 10 years, but I assume that is when they recommend that it be removed, not that it will self-destruct or anything. And getting it removed (even though the string had disappeared) was really not painful at all.
But since you're feeling more than just the string, maybe it has shifted. Better see your gynecologist.
I had one for 6 weeks horrible pain, had to take it out. sm - me
[ In Reply To ..]There are a lot of lawsuits about it, too. But the others are right, you have to have it checked and replaced or whatever.
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