26) “How Do I Check My IUD Strings? Do I Need to Check My IUD Stings?” (Viewer Question)

IMPORTANT 2023 UPDATE re: IUD DURATION OF USE- US FDA now approves 52mg levonorgestrel IUD (Mirena, Liletta) for 8 YEARS use for contraception. When treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding is the primary indication, best results are usually seen in the first 5 years. Kyleena (19.5mg) is still 5 years. See video #35 for info on copper IUD extended use.

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Dr. Kristina Dervaitis, a gynecologist in Newmarket, Ontario (Canada) answers your IUD questions:

How do I check my IUD strings?
Do I need to check my IUD strings?
(Is it absolutely necessary?)
What is the actual procedure for checking strings?
Will I notice my IUD strings on a regular basis (will my partner be able to feel the strings?)
What should I do if I can’t feel my IUD strings?


For more information about contraception, I recommend the official sexual health website of the Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC): www.sexandu.ca


Please note: this channel is provided as a volunteer public health education initiative (not for profit, no industry support, the channel is not monetized with ads). Dr. Dervaitis received her MD in 2000 and completed her OB/Gyn residency training in 2005 at Western University.