Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've had my paraguard iud for 3 years now and i checked the strings today but they seem longer than normal. should i be worried my iud isn't working?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
IUD: If your IUD strings are longer than they were previously, it may mean that the IUD has fallen lower in the uterus, or less likely that you are pregnant. You should see your doctor to have this evaluated. A ParaGard IUD may be less effective in the lower part of the uterus than at the top.
Answered 7/14/2018
307 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
A friend of mine claims Paragard IUDs can cause positive pregnancy tests, by producing the hCG hormone. This is completely false, right?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi, I have had the paragard IUD for a little over a month now. I noticed that strings tend to change length. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Severe stress 2 weeks ago. Period 4 days late, worried. I have paragard IUD for 3 years. Should i be worried?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I currently have the IUD paraguard and have for 4 years now. 1-2 wks ago my normal period came and went. Today i started bleeding again.
Do i have a higher chance of getting pregnant while taking maca root powder? I have had the Paragard IUD in for three and a half years now.
I have had the paraguard IUD for a year now i'm have increased vag discharge. Should i be worried?
I got the IUD paragard last August and now I am almost 2 weeks late for my period. Is this normal or should I get checked for pregnancy?
How do the copper iuds (paraguard) work?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
