Another Mirena Question

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-08-2004
Another Mirena Question
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Wed, 06-02-2004 - 9:24am
I have decided to get the IUD since my husband and I are tired of using condoms. I am set to get the Mirena IUD put in next week. My question is; what if a woman was in very early pregnancy and had the IUD put in? From what I read about it changing the walls of the uterus is seems like it would cause the fetus to abort. Anyone know? The reason I ask is we had sex with a condom a week ago and I am not due for a period for another 3 weeks so the IUD will be inserted before I would have a chance to miss a period.
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-15-2004
Wed, 06-02-2004 - 7:44pm
I think it is bad to have the IUD put in if you are pregnant but check in the patient information. When I had my IUD put it my doctor did it during my period, it was suppose to be less painful and they could be sure I wasn't pregnant. They did a pregnancy test while I was at the office to be double sure.

If you used a condom chances are you are fine.

Good Luck!
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 06-02-2004 - 9:07pm
Hi bubba871,

An IUD is not only a serious threat to the fetus but could pose a serious threat to the life of the mother as well. This is what the Mirena prescribing information has to say about the dangers of pregnancy with a Mirena inserted.

“WARNINGS:

1. Ectopic Pregnancy

In large clinical trials of MIRENA, half of all pregnancies detected during the studies were ectopic. The per-year incidence of ectopic pregnancy in the clinical trials was approximately 1 ectopic pregnancy per 1000 users per year. The rate of ectopic pregnancies associated with MIRENA use is not significantly different than the rate for sexually active women not using any contraception. Clinical trials of MIRENA excluded women with a history of ectopic pregnancy. MIRENA is not recommended for use in

women with a history of ectopic pregnancy or conditions that increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Women who choose MIRENA must be warned about the risks of ectopic pregnancy. They should be taught to recognize and report to their physician promptly any symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. Women should also be informed that ectopic pregnancy has been associated with complications leading to loss of fertility.

2. Intrauterine Pregnancy

In the event of an intrauterine pregnancy with MIRENA, the following should be considered.

a. Septic abortion In patients becoming pregnant with an IUD in place, septic abortion – with septicemia, septic shock, and death – may occur. If pregnancy should occur with a MIRENA in place, MIRENA should be removed. Removal or manipulation of MIRENA may result in pregnancy loss.

b. Continuation of pregnancy

If a woman becomes pregnant with MIRENA in place and if MIRENA cannot be removed or the woman chooses not to have it removed, she should be warned that failure to remove MIRENA increases the risk of miscarriage, sepsis, premature labor and premature delivery. She should be followed closely and advised to report immediately any flu-like symptoms, fever, chills, cramping, pain, bleeding, vaginal discharge or leakage of fluid.”

If there is any possibility of your being pg I would postpone the insertion until you can be certain that you are not pregnant.

Good luck

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-10-2003
Fri, 06-04-2004 - 1:00am
Hi,

I had the Mirena put in about 4 months ago. I was a heavy bleeder. For the first 2 months with the mirena IUD I bled even more, longer and more frequent. I am in month 4 and I still am bleeding longer than usual, but my periods are lighter and less crampy. Also dont worry about being pregnant, they will and have to do a pregnancy test on you before insertion. My doc told me that my periods can eventually even stop completely. Thats just what I am hoping for :-)Good luck! Carol
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-30-2004
Fri, 06-04-2004 - 4:10am
im getting the mirena too next month! i dont think a doc will insert it if there ios a pregnancy due to the simple fact theres a conflict of interest there. my doc says we have to do a pap, consulktation and then the insertion...good luck