I got pregnant with my IUD in place

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Registered: 11-22-2004
I got pregnant with my IUD in place
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Mon, 11-22-2004 - 9:37am
Two days ago my husband and I found out that we are pregnant. Considering that we had less then a 1% chance of getting pregnant with the IUD in place we are a little shocked! Has anyone else gotten pregnant with an IUD? Any complications? problems? were you able to carry the baby to term???? I have my first apoointment today with the head ObGyn at our hospital to see what they have to say. We are so excited about this pregnancy but are unsure of all of the hurdles that we may be facing.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 11-22-2004 - 9:44am

This can be a touchy situation. If it's possible, they'll probably want to remove the IUD, but that can cause problems for the embryo. Leaving the IUD in place isn't a really good idea either, but I think this kind of thing is handled on a case-by-case basis.

Good luck to you and your husband!! I do hope that everything turns out well and that you can proceed with the pregnancy with all the excitement that you have now! Please let us know how you're doing, okay?

Judie
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Registered: 06-14-2004
Tue, 11-23-2004 - 6:01pm

Good luck on your upcoming visit to the doctor. I hope everything works out well. Positive thoughts and good wishes coming your way.

Jenn

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 11-23-2004 - 9:05pm
I've always heard that getting pregnant with an IUD in place was very risky...not to scare you or anything...I hope things work out for the best for you....Please update us as to how the appointment goes and all...good luck
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Registered: 11-05-2004
Tue, 11-23-2004 - 11:01pm
Good luck with everything. I hope everything turns out well for your family! If you don't mind my asking though, how long have you had your IUD in place? I was just wondering b/c I saw on another message board (somewhere else) that someone bacame pregnant near the end of the "run" with her IUD.