IUD Fell Out!!

Hi J.,
I have had my Mirena in since Dec. 2007 w/o any complications. My husband who was with me when our midwife put it in said that he doesn't remember her talking about the potential for it falling out either. He checks for the string about once a month and there it is. Hope you Dr. can give you better advice as to why this happened to you.
Best,
L.

You're lucky you noticed - and hopefully caught the situation before you became pregnant. I had one of those IUDs for 3.5 years - but it failed its duty 2 years ago. I unknowingly became pregnant with the IUD still in me! Didn't know till 10 wks along, then it was too late to remove the IUD. My daughter and her "womb roomie" were born July 2007 (and I was 39 y/o without intention to have more childrent). I highly recommend another method of birth control.

Hah, that happened to me too!

I had it installed for six weeks and bled like a stuck pig the whole time. I went to remove my Diva cup one morning and there was the IUD sitting in the cup happy as could be.

Seriously gave me a heck of a shock.

Hello,
I also had a similar experience, except the way I found out was by becoming pregnant (with my third)- apparently the IUD had detached without my knowing. Thats why they have you check placement, and it is also likely to happen within the first few weeks of placement, they should be able to just put a new one in. The other thing, is that apparently if you have a heart shaped uterus (they would know by the ultrasound) it is more difficult to hold onto an IUD. (Thats what I have so I had to find an alternative route to the IUD, which makes me very sad because I loved the IUD as birth control).
Its good that you checked for placement (they neglected to mention that to me) and it definately can happen, and I'd just talk to the doctor about their recommendations. If it were me I'd stick to it with the IUD unless there is a physical reason why you shouldn't but thats just me. You do have to trust your birth control! :)
Good Luck
E. (mom of three boys)

i so wish mine would fall out!!! lol!
i really want baby number 2 and he dont wants to wait a little longer...if my iud fell out it would be the perfect "oopps" for me that is ;)
i had mine put in july 06 i havent encountered any problems with it... i wish! :)

I was told that it could come out, but like you I have always assumed that I would notice if it did! I used to have a copper IUD, and it actually became inbedded which was EXTREMELY painful. I've never had any problems with the Mirena. Did the doctor offer any explanation as to how or why? At least the blessing is that it's definitely out, and not stuck in. (?)

Are you serious?? They can just fall out? How are you supposed to check for strings? How did you know it fell out? Is this normal? I wouldn't like mine to just fall out. I would like some super glue or something for mine ;.)

This actually happened to my friend, but she felt hers coming out. She was complaining about severe cramping - I told her she was probably giving birth to her IUD! Sure enough, she was!

She decided not to have another one put in, so I can't be of any help. Only to let you know that you aren't alone!

I have one. It never fell out- but my doctor said it was a possibility- especially for the first few months. How long have you had it? Mine better not go anywhere- or I'll be pissed. LOL