QuestionTHIS IS MY X-RAY.
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The IUD is not in my uterus. I can feel a pinching on my left side (I wonder why? lol)... Shortly after getting the IUD, I thought I was getting a UTI. I wasn't aware that the IUD could have, or did, puncture my uterus. It is clear to me that the midwife did this during insertion, just for the simple fact of how the Mirena is positioned. I doubt it would have punctured my uterus after the insertion because how would it do that sideways? and it being T shaped, the entire thing wouldn't have been outside my uterus. I have a few questions.... as follows...
1. What organ could this be poking? I have sharp pains, and because of the feeling I had of a UTI, could it be my bladder or something having to do with my urinary track?
2. I do not notice a string on the IUD, does it not show up on X-RAY?
3. Should I have a problem sending my medical bills to the doctors since this was their mistake? Should I make the Midwife who put it in pay for medical bills?
4. I have spoken to lawyers already, and I was told that I can't file malpractice, unless it causes permanent damage.
5. If the IUD is in fact poking an organ, or urinary track system in some way... should I expect lasting problems? I hope not.
6. How often does this occur?
Thank you
jessica
AnswerHi Jessica,
Puncturing the uterus is a rare complication that occurs in about 1 in 1000 women. It happens during insertion and if perforation occurs the IUD usually moves into the abdomen. The IUD needs to be removed.
I'm sorry, but the rest of the questions are outside my expertise. I am not a physician and cannot read X-rays. Please speak to a radiologist and a gynecologist about your x-ray and to set up a time for IUD removal. You can discuss option for medical bill payments with your lawyer, as they will know best what you can do.
I hope this helps. If you have further questions let me know.
-Mia
