https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 13:34:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-iud-users-out-there#post-43918 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:44:14 +0000 Rosie Girl 43918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the Mirena too. I could feel the strings at first, but then got used to them (could still feel them with my fingers though). She cut mine, then when I went back to get them checked, she cut them shorter. The reason she left them longer at first was so that if it shifted or moved she would be able to tell and still be able to easily grab the strings. If you don't have another appt set up to get them checked, I would call for sure and tell your dr if they are hanging out. They should be inside, but reachable. </p> <p>I also had cramping for about a week. Hardly noticeable by the end of the week though. Then I had odd periods and cramping for about 6 wks. After that it got normal, but I always got them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-iud-users-out-there#post-43909 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:05:14 +0000 Katm558 43909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone. I checked the strings, and that's definitely the issue. TMI, but are they supposed to be all the way out? I was under the impression that they would be cut higher. I'm gonna try to get used to them over the weekend, but if they still bother me on Monday, I'm going to have them checked. Thanks again for your help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-iud-users-out-there#post-43896 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:23:49 +0000 MsMamaBear 43896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, none of those problems. Spotting on and off the 1st 2 months though. Hope my period goes away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-iud-users-out-there#post-43894 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:15:43 +0000 SAHM0811 43894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had Mirena for 2.5 years and never had any of those side effects. I hope they go away and you're alright! I'd try to get your doc to recheck positioning if those feelings continue. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-iud-users-out-there#post-43797 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:39:30 +0000 yoursilverlining 43797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the mirena and had cramping on and off for a couple of months, which sucked. But then, it wa awesome!! And I stopped having a period, which was super nice too. </p> <p>I never felt the strings, but my doctor cut them very short and so they curled around my cervix (I think?). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-iud-users-out-there#post-43791 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:25:19 +0000 Katm558 43791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got Mirena inserted today, and I have a few questions.</p> <p>Has anyone felt like the strings were pricking you? How long did your initial cramping and spotting last? Did you feel as though you could feel your IUD?</p> <p>Maybe it's because I *just* had the procedure done, but it feels as though something is pricking me when I bend or sit to the side. I'm going to give it a few days, but I just wanted to see if it was normal. </p>