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I got my IUD about 4 months ago and was really paranoid about it at first.  Trust me, I totally understand!  I was so anxious!

You should talk to your doctor about your anxieties to get his/her professional support, but I had an experience that might ease some of your fears.  When I went back for the 6 week check up (to make sure it was still in place), I expressed my nervousness to my doctor.  She told me not to worry.  She said that she had used IUDs for 15 years (including having it removed and reinserted for having children), and she never checked for the strings (and never had a problem).  Of course, all women are different and we should certainly do the monthly check, but it made me feel so much better to know that she had first-hand experience with 15 years of perfect use.  She even told me not to worry about checking for the strings if I was uncomfortable (I personally believe that we should be comfortable with our bodies, but it was great to hear that she had no worries about success with my IUD). 

She also said that after the first couple of months of having the IUD, your likelihood of shifting it out of position drops dramatically.  As time goes on your more and more safe.  I'd say that after the first two months, I had no worries. 

I hope this makes you feel a bit better!  But seriously, talking to your doctor and getting his/her reassurance is worth the phone call.