CONFIRMED PREGNANCY WITH MIRENA IUD

[Expectingthefourth]

I wanted to share my story, and see how many other women are going through what I am; I just found out 2 days ago, that I am pregnant with my fourth child, while on the Mirena IUD! This was quite a shock to me, since I have had the Mirena for almost 5 years, and a day before I had the pregnancy test, had received a call from my dr. to set up the removal and replacement of it for Feb 2012. At my last annual exam, I had discussed the option of tubiligation versus IUD, and was convinced that Mirena has the SAME effectiveness as a Tubal, so I decided to stick with the Mirena. Since finding out I am pregnant, I have done a lot of research, and had a lot of testing done, which I am still in the process of...once I got the positive urine test, had to make an emergency appt with my doctor to see where my IUD was..to my surprise, it was EXACTLY where is was supposed to be! so a blood test was done to check my hcg level and to confirm the urine test. before removing the IUD, my doctor wanted a stat ultrasound to rule out ectopic pregnancy, which can occur if you get pregnant with Mirena. Unfortunately the U/S didn't show anything except a cyst on my left ovary, which is due to the fact that my hcg level wasn't high enough, and I wasn't far enough along to see ANYTHING, so I left the doctors more confused and with no answers to how, why, and still in utter shock! Due to the High Risk of this pregnancy being either ectopic, misscarrying, the reccomendation is to have the IUD out ASAP. So, I had the IUD removed, but because I caught this pregnancy so early (at 4 wks and 4 days!) I have to go for repeat bloodwork today to see if my hcg levels are doubling like they should in a normal pregnancy..if so, my chances are good that the pregnancy is in my utuerus where is should be, and hopefully we got the IUD out in time. If my levels are low, that is a good indication that I am either carrying an ectopic pregnancy, or will be miscarrying...I'm curious to hear what others have gone through. Have you had a confirmed pregnancy? how did you handle it? what was the outcome? I'm glad to be able to share my story!

[TxMamma]

There is always a risk when a foreign body is inside your body. However, it seems the risks have not been explained very well by physicians.  So sorry for your loss.

[hansen20]

i had the IUD the same one and i saw on the internet that it showed it went through and into the uterus but it was causing me problems so i got it taken out 6 weeks after it was put in. my doctor MADE me after having my 2nd baby get on birth control when i didnt want to and he told me i was not allowed to go out until i was on something so i chose the IUD and it was causing alot of problems for me again so instead of me going to see him to get it out, i took it out myself. probable not the right thing to do but i did and there was nothing wrong after that=). and i heard the same thing that you went through when you got pregnant with the IUD that happened to one of my friends, her friend and her daughter is 9 months old now. and no i would never get it nor will i tell other women about the IUD. to me the IUD is just scary to have.

[mumniya]

I'm very sorry for your lost n very thankful you are here for your 3 children!
I had the iud for about a year 1/2 it was giving me problems I did my research (should have done it b4) and it just scared me so I went to get it removed when I did the "doctor" acted like a complete b**ch she did not want to remove it I finally got mad at told her I was done talking to remove it or call someone who will...I WOULD NEVER GET IT AGAIN AND DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO GET IT!! I had it removed in August and in December I got pregnant with my second child I'm 16 weeks bby is due in August lol

[Destani214]

I am pregnant after have a tubal ligation on oct 27th 2011..I just dont understand that! I am pissed about it as me and hubby already have 4 children and didnt want any more. After finding out I learned that many more women than they tell you about get preggo after a tubal I just wished I wouldve know b/c I would have used back up birth control.

Im glad you are alive as that would have been devasting to your other children!  If I dont have a m/c Im hoping that my ins will cover a hysterectemy (spelling) as I dont EVER want to go through this again

[1stxmommy]

Sorry u had 2 experience such a episode but I'm happier u have survived 2 be there 4 your family in good health best wishes on a smooth recovery

[whatstheodds]

I'm so sorry 2 hear that but so glad u r ok. I hope u r feeling better soon and I wish u the best