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DoulaLC · Sep 27, 2010, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by adsidebottom

I personally have mirena and my expiration is Jan or fen of 2011. When I researched the symptoms a lot of the side effects are that of being pregnant: tender breasts, weight gain (out of no where), mood swings, acne, and on and on. I had mine checked for placement and the doctor said it was in position perfectly as though as it was when it was first inserted. I started spotting which has happened before but this time it is a lot more than just wiping and blood being visible. It's obviously old blood because its almost brown but has lasted more than a day. (typically is only when I wipe a few times then it's gone) so I'm worried since I only have a few more months left before I have it replaced is there a possibility I could be pregnant? If I were I wouldn't mind BUT my concerns are the effects to the baby and myself if I were. My body ha a hard time with pregnancy thus being stated I couldn't have children (which I have one) and I had a lot of pregnancy issues being considered "high risk." what should I do?

Try a pregnancy test, or have your doctor do one in office. If you are pregnant, although not common, your doctor will determine whether it would be better to remove it now, remove it a bit later, or let it remain.

Since side effects can be similar, and your doctor has said it is properly located, odds are you are not pregnant and it is simply from the IUD. Wise to check for the peace of mind however.

trishiacash · Oct 1, 2010, 01:13 PM

I have the mirena and I think I was pregnant when I got it inserted isn't there hormons or something in it that keeps you from getting pregnant also that could affect your pregnancy test results? What kind of pregnancy test should I use?

DoulaLC · Oct 1, 2010, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by trishiacash

I have the mirena and i think i was pregnant when i got it inserted isnt there hormons or something in it that keeps you from getting pregnant also that could affect your pregnancy test results? what kind of pregnancy test should i use?

THe IUD is usually pretty effective, but no form of birth control is 100% effective. If you think you might be pregnant, best would be to go to your doctor and test there. IF you were indeed pregnant, they would determine whether it should be removed right away... which usually is the case, should it be removed a little later, or would it be better left in place... happens, but not the norm.

The hormones associated with the IUD would not effect a pregnancy test. If you wanted to try one at home first look for one that will give a read out of "pregnant" or not "pregnant" (they tend to be the easiest to read the results) and be sure you follow the directions exactly.
Even if it is negative, if you still think pregnancy is a possibility, see your doctor to confirm one way or the other.

Rae_DAlmedia · Oct 9, 2010, 01:18 PM

I got my Mirena IUD put in in July and my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex this past week because we both made sure we were safe and also thought I couldn't get pregnant with the Mirena, but I went to feel for it and I can't find it anywhere and I have been so tired and I have been experiencing so much nausa. My last period was Sept. 31, 2010 is it too soon to know if I am pregnant or not? I took a pregnancy test and it said negative. But my boyfriend said I should wait like two more weeks to take another one? If I wait two more weeks and I AM pregnant will the IUD effect my pregnancy?

DoulaLC · Oct 9, 2010, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Rae_DAlmedia

I got my Mirena IUD put in in July and my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex this past week because we both made sure we were safe and also thought I couldn't get pregnant with the Mirena, but I went to feel for it and I can't find it anywhere and I have been so tired and I have been experiencing so much nausa. My last period was Sept. 31, 2010 is it too soon to know if i am pregnant or not? I took a pregnancy test and it said neg. But my boyfriend said i should wait like two more weeks to take another one? If i wait two more weeks and i AM pregnant will the IUD effect my pregnancy?

Odds are you aren't pregnant, although an IUD can slip out of place and result in pregnancy, it is not the norm. Because you can't find it doesn't mean it is out of place however. Best to go to your gyn and have them retrieve the string for you.

If you just had sex this passed week since having the IUD inserted, and if your boyfriend used additional protection? odds of pregnancy are very slim. It would be too early to know if you are pregnant as well.

If you wait a couple of weeks to test, you should get accurate results. IF you did happen to become pregnant, whether the IUD is taken out would depend on your doctor and the IUD. Most often they are removed when a pregnancy is confirmed. Sometimes they wait several weeks, and in much less common situations the IUD is left in if there is more risk perceived at trying to remove it.

Rae_DAlmedia · Oct 9, 2010, 01:32 PM

Thank you very much! I will just go to my gyn soon and see what's going on. Thanks again!

kimbrooks · Oct 12, 2010, 11:24 PM

That's so crazy! You I have had the iud for 1 1/2 yrs. I have only had maybe one reguler period, these last few months I have been spoting light pink, boobs hurt and have milk, I've gaind like15 lb, very sleepy,. ect but the crazy thing is I have been feeling things in my stomic!! What the hell?? And the other night I was laying down and my tummy felt as if a babay was to move and the it got all hard on just one side. Crazy!!

DoulaLC · Oct 13, 2010, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by kimbrooks

thats so crazy! ya i have had the iud for 1 1/2 yrs. i have only had maybe one reguler period, these last few months i have been spoting light pink, boobs hurt and have milk, iv gaind like15 lb, very sleepy,...ect but the crazy thing is i have been feeling things in my stomic!!! what the hell???? and the other night i was laying down and my tummy felt as if a babay was to move and the it got all hard on just one side. Crazy!!!

Have you taken a pregnancy test and seen your doctor?

nikkibburton · Oct 29, 2010, 12:58 AM

I'm worried about the same thing!! Had three negatives but still feel pregnant

cnava03 · Jan 14, 2011, 09:55 PM

This is my third yr with the iud but I'm feeling sick in the mornings and I have cramps I haven't really had my period since I got it so I don't know what is going on, I also had a brownish discharge when I wipe, I took a test and it came out negative! What should I do??

lisaatkins03 · May 12, 2011, 11:26 AM

Omg... lovemyboys that is so scary for me I been on the iud for 3 1/2 years the last couple of weeks I started with my boobs itchy and now sore and swallon and I am tinder and mood swings. I am so scared I am worried if I am pergant that it will miss with my boby. I went to the docture they took a pee test they said I wasn't but I still feel pergant

ginger012211 · Jun 27, 2011, 12:44 PM

I'm really scared that I may be pregnant I've had it in for almost 3 months... I'm to young to be pregnant and I don't know what to do me and my boyfriend are really scared

peis · Jul 26, 2011, 06:23 PM

I am on the same page. I want to know if I'm pregneant if I am I'm very worried and scared because my baby is only 7 months old and he too much trouble.

mikag · Oct 5, 2011, 03:54 PM

I been threw a lot of what everyone has listed! ): I've had one child who is a year and six months and I got the hormonal IUD placed in this year for about six long and painful months I have lower stomach pains a sharp pain in my area a lot even during sex or after also spotting tenderness in my breast I have a little breast milk I feel pregnant but I have no idea I even have the worst mood swings I feel I am going to throw up too someone please tell me what the F*** is going on please!! Am I PREGNANT??

mikag · Oct 5, 2011, 04:14 PM

( BETTER EXPLAINED )I been threw a lot of what I read on other sites havongnproblems with iuds... I've had one child who is a year and six months and I got the hormonal IUD placed in about six months ago I have lower stomach pains. A sharp pain in my vigina a lot! Even during sex or after some times to the point I don't even want to have sex cause of the pain it causes during sex and the spotting after... I get tenderness in my breast and I also have a little breast milk too! I feel pregnant but I have no idea if I am... I even have the worst mood swings I feel I am going to throw up sometimes as well I also spot a lot only when I wipe but the other day I had thick brown discharge and then bled a little more than normal and this is off my period too so can someone please tell me what the F*** is going on please!! Am I PREGNANT?? Or do I have a serious problem I am so scared and nervous

Meghanb · Dec 19, 2011, 11:03 AM

I have had mirena in for about four and a half months.lately I have been moody, crazy sex drive, MAJOR bloating, and very tired.I have 2 boys already and this feels all too familiar. I don't want to talk to my boyfriend though because I feel guilty... any advice or input?

Meghanb · Dec 19, 2011, 11:06 AM

I have had mirena in for about four and a half months.lately I have been moody, crazy sex drive, MAJOR bloating, and very tired.I have 2 boys already and this feels all too familiar. I don't want to talk to my boyfriend though because I feel guilty... any advice or input?

MARIS82 · Dec 27, 2011, 12:45 AM

Omg!! I feel pregnant too.. i'veen feeling sick to my stomach for the past week too,i have the mirena iud as well for 5 months! Please noooo not now not the right time to have a another bby!!

jb1993 · Jan 5, 2012, 11:24 AM

I have mirena iud in aug 2011... this months I AM PREGNANT!! WHAT THE **** IS THIS I NOT READY FOR HAVE KIDS I ONLY 18 WILL B 19 JAN 29 and I don't know who the baby daddy!!

Loveboat2 · Feb 3, 2012, 10:52 PM

My breast r so sore my ovarys hurt... I feel all kinds of movement in the belly don't know if its gas feel sick on the am but goes away but breast have been sore for almost two months.. the movementi feel maybe its gas?