Paragard IUD sudden spotting

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-09-2004
Paragard IUD sudden spotting
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Thu, 03-23-2006 - 4:47pm

Hello everyone,

I have had my Paragard IUD for over a year now. I have had normal periods the entire time. Today (one week after my period) I have had some spotting. I checked my strings and they are very long, which is not normal. I have also been working out pretty seriously over the last few months, I am not sure that could effect the IUD's placement. I am nervous and am not sure what to do. I have moved to a new city and I do not currently have an OBGYN. Any thoughts??

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 03-23-2006 - 5:15pm

Hi kimhatch2001, welcome!

I'm not an IUD user but members who have posted about their string lengths say that depending where they are in their cycle the strings seem to get a bit longer or shorter.

That being said, if I were you, since your strings seem unusually long, I would have a doctor check that out as soon as possible. You might check at the nearest Planned Parenthood Health Center and see if you can get an early appointment for an ultrasound to check your IUD placement. To find the nearest PPHC call: 1-800-230-7526.

Thanks for posting. Please let us know what your doctor says and how you're doing, ok?

Good luck and (((hugs))),

      Jill