What do Mirena threads feel like?

These strings are about 2 inches long — just long enough to be able to feel them with the tip of your finger. They feel like light fishing line. However, many women are unable to feel these strings.

Can a man feel the Mirena strings?

Usually your partners won’t be able to feel the IUD string with their penis during sex, but every once in a while some people say they can feel it. If this happens and it bothers you or your partner, talk with your nurse or doctor — they may be able to trim the string so it doesn’t stick out as much.

What are the strings of Mirena made of?

Your IUD has a string or “tail” which is made of plastic thread and hangs out of your cervix into your vagina.

How far do IUD strings hang out?

Your IUD comes with strings. They’re thin and light, like fishing line or a lightweight plastic thread. They hang about 2 inches down from your uterus into your vagina. Your doctor will cut them to the right length for your body.

How do I check my Mirena threads?

How to check your strings

thoroughly wash their hands.
squat or sit down.
insert their index and middle finger into their vagina until they can feel their cervix.
feel around for the IUD strings.

Can I get fingered with IUD?

When an IUD is in the right place in your uterus, about 1-2 inches of that string sticks out through your cervix — you may be able to feel it if you put your finger deep into your vagina and touch your cervix.

What to do if your Mirena string is long?

If you’re having trouble getting your finger into your vagina, try using a bit of water-based lubricant. With your finger in place, feel around for your IUD string. If the string feels longer or shorter than you expected, or you can feel the plastic end of the Mirena device, talk to your healthcare provider.

How can you tell if Mirena is in place?

Your healthcare professional should teach you how to check that Mirena is in place. First, wash your hands with soap and water. You can check by reaching up to the top of your vagina with clean fingers to feel the removal threads. Do not pull on the threads.

How long does the Mirena IUD stay in place?

Mirena lasts up to 6 years for pregnancy prevention, and eliminates the responsibility of taking a daily pill—that’s 2,191 daily pills over 6 years vs 1 Mirena IUD. Monthly pharmacy trips for birth control refills are a thing of the past! But you will need to do a thread check 1 time a month to make sure Mirena is still in place.

How often should I go to the pharmacy for Mirena refills?

Monthly pharmacy trips for birth control refills are a thing of the past! But you will need to do a thread check 1 time a month to make sure Mirena is still in place. Your healthcare professional can teach you how. Within 4 to 6 weeks of placement, you should return for a follow-up visit.

What do Mirena threads feel like? These strings are about 2 inches long — just long enough to be able to feel them with the tip of your finger. They feel like light fishing line. However, many women are unable to feel these strings. Can a man feel the Mirena strings? Usually your partners won’t…