SISTER 7WKS PG HAS IUD

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-23-2004
SISTER 7WKS PG HAS IUD
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Tue, 02-24-2004 - 2:02pm
My sister is 7 weeks pregnant, she has an IUD. She has been to the doctor and they have done an ultrasound. The baby is on one side and the IUD on the other. She is going back on Wednesday for another ultrasound to see if the IUD is going to cause a miscarriage or what. I do not understand this. Shouldn't they take it out is it possible this far along? Is she going to lose the baby? I am so worried.
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-12-2003
Tue, 02-24-2004 - 4:14pm
Hey Jen,

I've got an IUD too so I understand how worried you must be for your sister. Personally, I'm not totally sure how to answer your question. There is another woman who posts here who has a 5 month old baby boy and she had an IUD when she became pregnant with him. That can tell you right there that it isnt impossible for the baby to survive when the mother has and IUD previous to pregnancy. How good are the chances of survival? I honestly dont know.

I'm also going to add that most members of this board work full time so it can be difficult to get an answer right away. Don't post your questions more than once, I promise we'll get to it as soon as we can. In the mean time, hang in there.

*MG08*

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 02-24-2004 - 5:03pm
Hi Jen,

I know very little about pregnancies with an IUD inserted other than it rarely happens. I am trying to find if iVillage has a board with more experience in this area that may be able to help with your questions. The full prescribing information on the ParaGard (copper) IUD http://www.paragardiud.com/consumer/educational-materials.html site indicates that there are risks to leaving the IUD in place and there are also risks in removing it. The manufacturer recommends removing the IUD if possible. (This is also true for the Mirena IUD) I imagine your sister’s doctor is trying to see what her best option might be at this point.

Hugs,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-08-2004
Mon, 03-08-2004 - 8:02pm
If this person, with the 5mo old baby conceived with an IUD in place, is around, please tell me your story. I am pregnant with an IUD. Did you have the IUD removed or leave it in? Complications? I'd appreciate your help.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 03-08-2004 - 8:12pm
Tricia,

I know this is sort of off-topic, but I want to say that IMHO, even if you are pro-life or just can't bear the thought of terminating a pregnancy or causing your body to terminate one, if it's in your own health, there is no shame in that. I say that because I know someone who had a pregnancy terminated at 5 months because her life was threatened. Even her priest told her it was okay.

Needless to say, I hope this doesn't come into play for you and that everything works out all right, and I know it might not change your thinking, but I wanted to send that message along (if it is inappropriate to you, I apologize in advance).

Hugs,

Caitlin

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-08-2004
Mon, 03-08-2004 - 8:14pm
I thought I posted a reply to this, but can't find it. If this is duplicate I apologize. Please tell me what happened with your sister. Did she loose the baby when they removed the IUD? I am in the same situation, 7 weeks pregnant with an IUD.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-08-2004
Mon, 03-08-2004 - 8:21pm
Thank you for your kind words. My doctor is strongly recommending that we remove the IUD and terminate the pregnancy, tomorrow. We have one night to decide what to do and I am trying to gather as much info as possible while waiting for my husband to get home. I just don't think I will be able to forgive myself.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 03-08-2004 - 11:30pm
Be guided by your doctor's advice. He has your and your family’s best interests at heart. As events unfold, if you would like to have support from women who have experienced miscarriages I know you would be welcome on the iVillage Miscarriage board at

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhmiscarriag It’s a very caring Board and I know you would find comfort there.

My prayers are with you.

Hugs

      Jill