How do I check the IUD chains?

If you want to check your strings of intrauterine device (IUD), you will need to place your finger in your body and feel for the presence of cervical chains, the lowest part of the uterus. This is usually relatively easy and only requires pure hands and some patience. However, you may find that checking your IUD chains easier if you squat or lift one leg. In most cases, you will need to check these chains at least once a month, usually after a period.

You want to check the IUD strings, you usually need to put your fingers in the vagina. Because it is possible to introduce harmful bacteria into the vagina, even if your hands do not feel or do not look dirty, it is best to wash your hands with soap and water before. After washed, rinsed and dried your hands, you will have to get into a good position. In most cases you will find the easiest to reach the chains of IUD, if it squats on the floor, stand with one foot up to the toilet seat or side of the bath or sit ontoilet.

Your cervix should usually feel rubber but tight. Place one finger, usually your index or middle finger, in the vagina, you can use the cervix as the starting point for your check. From the cervix you can feel around two strings that should hang from the cervix.

Usually the IUD chains hang a few inches (about 5 cm) from the cervix. If the strings are not in the correct position or seem to be much longer or shorter than usual, you can do well to contact your doctor for advice and get a physical examination. Likewise, if you can feel the IUD itself, except or instead of chains, you can benefit from your doctor's evaluation.

Your doctor may recommend a plan to check your IUD. You may need to check it every few days at first, because IUD is most likely a slip on site in the first few months after they are inserted. PYou can check its position after each period. You can also pay attention to changing a sanitary napkin or swab to ensure that IUD does not fall to your sanitary product. If it falls out, you will need to use another method of contraception checking until it can be re -inserted.