crazy- get it out and get well soon!

I'm not sure what it will mean for your fertility but I widh you all the best of luck of getting it out! I sure hope everything goes ok. Keep us updated!

wow, look it up on yahoo to double check on that.. it seems your uterus is fine but they have to take it out in a different way, i dont think you will be infertile, if something was wrong with your uterus being so weak than that would be a problem... I think u will be fine and take motrin before getting it removed,
With the 4 years u had it, did you gain any wieght?
i have mine for a month and worried about that part...
Thanks and feel better!

Hi winterfoot
I thought I would tell you of my experience because I had the exact same problem as you.
I had had my iud in for 5 years. I went to my doctor to get my iud removed and she broke one of the strings. This was very painful and she stopped there and referred me for an ultrasound scan. The scan confirmed that the iud was embedded in the womb but not perforated. I was then referred to the womans health unit at the hospital. At my consultation the surgeon had another go and broke the other string. Very painful and I was cramping for a while after. Since there were no strings left, there was no choice but to go for an operation under general anaesthetic.
It was about 2 months until the operation, and I fretted and worried about what I had done to myself. Especially if I couldn't have anymore children, because I desperately wanted more.
Anyway, I had my operation yesterday, and absolutely no dramas at all. I cannot tell you how relieved I am. It took about 30 mins and I went home not long after. The general anaesthetic though knocked me for the rest of the day, but that was it.
Fertility is unscathed, they just said let the womb heal for a month or two before trying to get pregnant.
I'm not sure about your particular case, but it sounds a lot like mine. So, I think everything will be alright. One thing is for sure though, I won't be getting another IUD!