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| Tue, 06-01-2004 - 2:21pm |
My SO went and got an IUD about 6 monthes ago. In the time she has had it I have been stabbed twice by it during entercourse, and now I have to use a specific position, just so I don't feel it. I can avoid it from the front, and from the back, but I generally feel it from the back. I asked her about 3 monthes ago to get it removed, and she said she would, but so far, no luck. I am about to ask her again, but was wondering how I should approach it. I am getting fed up with it. I know it is supposed to be a very good method these days, but with all the pain it has caused, and the lack of being able to move around during sex, I would think she would want it removed. But so far, no luck. What's up? Should I venture to bring it up again???

Also, from a BC standpoint, the IUD is very effective BC. If she has trouble with extra hormones in her system, then this is the best for her health. Once she has the problem taken care of, it will be more enjoyable for both of you.
We recently had a discussion (in early April of this year) about IUD strings poking the user’s partner. You might be interested in the information in that. The link is:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-bhcontracept&msg=11508.1&ctx=0 Has your SO had her Gyn check to see that her IUD is still positioned correctly? If it is properly positioned, I think it’s likely that it’s the strings that are sticking you. As others have said, if the device has been positioned properly and it isn’t being expelled the IUD itself should be entirely inside the uterus and cervix. If a string trim will not solve the problem (strings too short) then removal (and reinsertion of another IUD) will be required, or switching to another method of contraception.
At a minimum, for her own health and safety, she should have the position of her IUD checked to make certain that it isn’t being expelled and is still effective. If it comes to removal, and if she still wants another IUD, that can be costly and uncomfortable. You can’t share her discomfort but you could offer (if you haven’t already) to pay for the parts of the procedure and device not covered by her insurance. Let us know how the two of you are doing, ok?
Good luck,
Jill