Here is an excellent question about the intrauterine device, Mirena. (Just in case you are not familiar with Mirena, it is a form of contraceptive that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

1. Does Your IUD Feel Funny?

2. Here is an excellent question about the intrauterine device,
Mirena. (Just in case you are not familiar with Mirena, it is a
form of contraceptive that is placed in the uterus to prevent
pregnancy. It releases the hormone called levonorgestrel
and does not contain any estrogen.Visit Mirena IUD recall
for more info. It can safely stay in the uterus for up to 5
years!)

3. Patient: I have recently had my second Mirena inserted and
have noticed that at times it seems I am able to feel the
placement of the Mirena. I do not remember having this
feeling with my first Mirena (but then again I may just not
remember). Should I be concerned with this feeling?
Me: Yes, you should definitely be concerned because you
should never be able to feel the placement of the Mirena.

4. If you do feel the placement of the Mirena, there is a good
chance that the device was not put in correctly to begin
with or it may have become dislodged. If you feel
something is not right with your Mirena, you should call the
doctor as soon as you can - a misplaced or dislodged
Mirena will not prevent pregnancy like it's suppose to. In
the meantime, you should use a backup form of birth
control (that does not contain hormones) until your doctor
gives you further instructions.

5. If the doctor decides you should have the device removed,
they will replace the old Mirena with a new one. An old
Mirena will never be reinserted!
The only time you should ever be able to feel the Mirena
device is when you check to see if it's still where it's
suppose to be (A good time to check for it is after every
period). When you do the checking procedure, you should
feel the removal threads at the top of your vagina.

6. First, you will wash your hands with soap and water. Then,
with your clean fingers, feel for the threads at the top of
your vagina. DO NOT pull on the threads - this can pull the
Mirena out of place! If you feel more than just the threads,
you will have to call your doctor because this means the
Mirena is not in the right position. If you can't feel the
threads at all, make an appointment to have your doctor
check to see if the Mirena is still there and in the correct
spot.

7. You know what you can do if you can't find the answers
you're looking for? Call the manufacturer of Mirena, Bayer
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals - I called them to confirm the
information I just gave you! They are an excellent resource
to use, especially when you can't find the information you
are seeking on the internet or elsewhere.
http://www.consumerinjuries.com/mirena/