There are a few reasons you may have your IUD removed. While uncommon, an IUD can move out of place, there could be a few reasons why it moved out of place including: • The IUD may have come out of the uterus • The IUD may not have been positioned correctly, or it could be embedded within the walls of the uterus • IUD may have cut the uterus and began traveling through the abdomen or peritoneal cavity Your doctor will want to request a check-up about a month after the IUD is placed to ensure it was positioned properly. If the IUD moves, it normally will within the first few months after insertion. If the IUD placement doesn’t feel right, or you begin to feel symptoms of it being out of place, book an appointment to get checked: • You can’t feel the strings • The strings feel not as long or longer than usual • You can physically feel the IUD • Your partner can physically feel the IUD • You start to experience pain • You start to have heavy or even abnormal bleeding • Start encountering severe cramping, fever, or abnormal discharge If an IUD becomes out of place, you can have several complications occur, this is why it is best to constantly check the placement of the IUD, and go to the first check-up after insertion. Another reason you may want to remove your IUD is to start trying to get pregnant. You can just call up your doctor to book an IUD removal and go over all the changes that may occur after removal. Finally, the last reason for removal is the IUDs reached their useful life. Progestin hormone IUDs last anywhere from 3 to 5 years, and a copper IUD can last up to 10 years.