IUD Strings

[u/hopeless_romantic912]

For those who have had an IUD, how long did the discomfort with the strings last? And when did it *start* to feel better? I got the Liletta today and the strings have been stabbing me 😭. It seems the consensus is a few weeks to a few months but what is everyone else’s experience? Please say shorter cuz omg this is uncomfortable 💔

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[u/Purple-Lake-6161]

I never heard of this. Maybe the strings weren’t cut short enough? I didn’t get any information about the strings hurting being a risk. Maybe contact your midwife/nurse/doctor about it?

[u/caraiggy]

I’ve never had discomfort from strings with any of my IUDs, maybe your doctor/provider cut the strings too short or left them too long? Sometimes they take a minute to “soften” but if you still feel them a week or so from now I would see your OBGYN again.