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I have mirena. But I think I'm pregnant

So I have had mirena for about 6 months now. I have a 8 month old daughter and my husband is getting ready to deploy for a year to Iraq. So that's a big reason why I got the Mirena. It would just be really hard right now if I was pregnant. Anyway.. I have been feeling the same way I did in the first trimester with my daughter. So I am really nervous! But scared to take a test!

I am going to suck it up and take one this weekend. But my main concern is that if I AM pregnant... what are the risks. Ive heard that mirena can cause the child your carring to be fertile. That removing the IUD can cause an abortion. If its an ectopic pregnancy.. well the list is never ending... I was just trying to research to look further into the risks so that my husband and I can make the right decisions with this if I am pregnant. If I am I of course want to continue the pregnancy! I think itd be a sign from God that I was truly suppose to be pregnant.. given the circumstances. I just want to know what to expect you know.

If you are pregnant, the IUD will just be removed. There is a small chance of a miscarriage, but obviously you don't want it to remain in place, and they will check to rule out an ectopic. There can be a potential risk for your future fertility, not the baby's with its use, but that is really if you happen to develop infections with its use, or have other problems while using it.

You know I am worried about the same thing... They never tell you this crap when you get the thing inserted its all its 99.99 percent effective... well that little .01 percent never crosses your mind. I never got a period with mirena so I never thought to look for one, and I just had a baby. He is seven months old. I would want to keep it if I am pregnant I just thought that the whole point in getting it was to prevent me from peeing on a stick. I would love to know your results, and good luck.

I'm on the same boat. I got the 5 Year IUD because I have 2 boys and I thought that was enough stress on my body since I have back problems. I haven't gotten my period since my hubby got back from Iraq last September but lately I have been feeling so tiered and my boobs are hurting. I spotted a little last week but only when I wiped but it was a very light pink. I took a pregnancy test 2 days ago and it came out negative. I'm still worried... should I go get a blood test done?

I had the mirena places in November.. in January was my last period. I had a negative pregnancy test in may when I had a hospital stay. But just recently I've been having mood swings really bad lower abdominal cramping and nausea.. am I pregnant?

I too had a mirena and was just certain I was pregnant. I totally felt pregnant and had all the symptoms I had with my two sons. Took a test, negative. So I went to the dr. they said that everything I was feeling is side affects of the iud. Even if they don't show up for quite some time after you've had it. If you are still worried go to the dr. but the likely hood of you being pregnant is slim to none and the iud can cause pms symptoms which are very similar to pregnancy symptoms.

I also have a mirena IUD and am worried that I may be pregnant. I'm producing milk again my boobs hurt. I have been peeing a lot I'm sick in the morning and I have had weird discharge my sex drive is off the wall and my mood swings are a sight to behold. I'm worried but I keep reading that home pregnancy tests may give false negatives. Any body have any suggestions. I would go to the doctor but I don't currently have insurance so can anybody give me some info I'm really worried.

I just confirmed that I am pregnant, with the IUD in place! I can't believe it I have had the mirena for 3years. I did not know this was possible. Not the best timing for me.

Me too I just took a test I'm pregnant what the hell

sam9105 and lovemy2boys, how far along are you and how long have you had it in?

I found this site cause I was concerned I was pregnant. I have had mirena since July. I feel sick. I also think I might be pregnant. I have 2 boys a 23 month old and a 8 month old. I sure hope I'm not pregnant can't really afford another one. I'm scared to go take the test. Well can't really afford a test either. I was telling my husband that there are other people thinking they are and their test were negative then I scrolled down and the next comment I read was the lady saying she is pregnant.

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I've got the mirena fitted in feb -8 . And it stopped my periods altogether.
For the last couple of weeks I've been getting really bad belly pains till where I can't get up and by belly is getting bigger but I'm scared to take a test.

Ok i have the merina idu i have been cramping crazyyyyy evry week is this normal blood n brown spottin how often do this suppose to happen?

So I have the merina idu I carmp every week and have blood and brown spottin is that normal and how offten do you cramp?

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Originally Posted by lovemy2boys

I just confirmed that I am pregnant, with the IUD in place! I can't believe it I have had the mirena for 3years. I did not know this was possible. Not the best timing for me.

How did you know you were what were your side effects?

I have been on the mirena for 4 yrs now. I have a 4 yrd old son and I think I may be pregnant. I have missed my period and I am usually right on schedule its been two months now and still nothing. My sex drive is crazy off the wall and the doctor said when I called that I can't get prregnant on it. What should I do? I don't have a lot of money and I have been hearing that when you take home tests while on the mirena they come up negative.

I have had the mirena for a year now and the last 2 weeks everymorning I am nasious and tired I feel pregnant I took a test and it was negative but I still feel pregnant I am going to make an app tomorrow but I'm scared I'm 18 and already have a two year old me and my husband are newly weds and not ready for another child.

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Originally Posted by tamelarussell

i have had the mirena for a year now and the last 2 weeks everymorning i am nasious and tired i feel preg i took a test and it was neg but i still feel preg i am going to make an app tommorrow but im scared im 18 and already have a two year old me and my husband are newly weds and not ready for another child.

Smart to make the appointment. Pregnancy does sometimes happen if the IUD slips. Hope it turns out how you would like it to!

I have had my mirena for a little over a year and lately I have been getting really sharp stabbing pains in my right ovary area and when I moved I swear it feels like something is in there, like when my son was growing inside of me, and my appetite is crazy lately, I'm super stressed and moody and I've had no energy which is weird because I take 2 different prescriptions that are suppose to give me energy. Im afraid I could be pregnant. I haven't had a real period since I got mirena and then back in July I had a heavy period for about a week and a couple of days and that's it, nothing since then. Im going totake a HPT, but I'm scared if its positive, but then again what do I do if it's negative because these symptoms and feelings are making me nervous.

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?

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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.

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?

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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.

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?

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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.

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

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!!

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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?

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

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??

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

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

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.

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??

( 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

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?

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!!

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!!

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?