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Q: I.U.D. in too long ?

asked by: patizee on April 21st, 2009

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After the birth of my last child which was december 0f 1992, i Had a i.u.d(COPPER T) inserted as means of contraception.I have never experienced any problems or complications due to it. The only problem is .....I still have it....I believe my ob/gyn told me it should be removed and a new one inserted after 7 years....well it is 16 years and it still seems to be doing it's job, no accidental pregnancies thus far. My husband says when he inserts his finger far into my vagina and feels for it he can still feel the end of it's tail. Is there any health risk to me just leaving it up there ? I currently have no health insurance and can not afford to go in and have a new one inserted. I am embarassed to to admit my problem to any family, so i've just ignored it and time has slipped away so quickly !!!! thank you for your advice

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deteragram

replied on April 21st, 2009

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I could not find any information on what would happen if you left it in too long. But I recall hearing something about them becoming embedded in the skin/ wall if left in too long. I think they can also cause scarring and sterility if left in. (I could have this confused with the old IUD from the seventies- not sure.) If you have to beg, borrow or steal to get the money, you should make an appointment to have it removed as soon as possible. Please DO NOT try to remove it yourself.
If you are in the United States, you can call around to your local health department and see how much it would cost. I know you can get medical procedures done there for much cheaper than you would pay at the doctors office. You could also call your local Planned Parenthood office to see if you can get treatment there.

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