Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic, T-shaped device that is inserted ...

Dweck says. When the IUD is inserted into the uterus, the strings are cut so that they come out of the cervix and extend ...

The removal process involves a doctor inserting a speculum and pulling the IUD out by the strings. After IUD removal, you may have spotting or cramping, and your period will return to normal.

The directions should then be followed to place the IUD high in the fundus. The retaining string is cut to a length of about 4cm from the external os. If the strings are cut too short initially ...

which you'll probably notice either because the IUD will fall out or the IUD strings will feel out of place. That's why a follow-up appointment to check placement is important, Ruiz says.

“It's incredibly rare that your partner would ever feel the IUD strings, I've been putting IUDs in for six years. I've put in hundreds of IUDs, maybe even thousands. Very rarely do I have ...

especially if the retaining string was cut too short, is a common problem at IUD follow-up visits. Gently rotating a cytologic brush within the cervical canal will often help identify the strings.

When can I use an IUD? and so there's a string with the IUD that allows for bacteria to go up into your uterus and out the fallopian tubes and cause a possibility of pelvic inflammatory disease ...