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Pregnant on the coil

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GreenOrBlue · 29/08/2019 12:44

Has this happened to anyone else?

I haven't had a period in a few months, and I imagined it was due to the mirena settling down. They can be irregular anyway.

I've felt awful for a while now and took a test to put my mind at rest, it's positive, so I'm pregnant.

Absolutely crushed Sad

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GreenOrBlue · 29/08/2019 14:59

Thank you, going to call my local EPAU and see what they say.

I've got the advantage of being close to quite a few so if no joy with closest I'll try elsewhere

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GreenOrBlue · 29/08/2019 17:22

Local EPAU no help, appointment not available until Monday. I've taken it in case I can't get in elsewhere

Not able to take walk in options from elsewhere since I really can't attend tomorrow. I'll try ringing another clinic to see if they'll have me on a Saturday as I've seen two open then

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TokenGinger · 29/08/2019 17:25

Do you have the funds to pay for a private scan? I managed to get a private one for £40 and an appointment on the same day.

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Thenameisweasley · 29/08/2019 17:56

OP is it worth a trip to a&e? I would be worried about risk of ectopic etc!

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GreenOrBlue · 29/08/2019 18:41

I suppose I could pay for a private scan, would they be happy to confirm something isn't ectopic though? Sounds very 'medical'

I'm not sure A&E is a good call since I've just got a risk factor for an ectopic but no symptoms

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TokenGinger · 29/08/2019 21:42

The private clinic I went to were trained doctors scanning me. They actually worked for the NHS and did this as side money. It was in the handbook saying that all staff are NHS staff. I'm sure they'd confirm/rule out ectopic if it's a reputable clinic.

Imonlydoingwhatican · 29/08/2019 21:46

My 25 yr okd brother is a coil fail, it got lost and wasnt found until my 18 yr old sister waa born. Unfortunatly its still there and cant be removed.

Legoandloldolls · 29/08/2019 21:49

I hope you get a scan asap. Ì want a coil and my gp said it's as reliable as sterilisation. Obviously not!

EL8888 · 29/08/2019 23:27

It happened to a friend of mine and an ex’s Mum -he was the resulting baby

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GreenOrBlue · 30/08/2019 12:35

Update - Going to stick with appointment for Monday at 9am. I feel like this gives me a bit of breathing space too, which is quite good. Obviously if I have any ectopic symptoms I'll seek some help

Token I know they probably work for the NHS too/have done but I wondered if they'd be happy to rule out ectopic pregnancies since if they get something wrong they're not covered etc

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CmdrCressidaDuck · 30/08/2019 15:59

Ì want a coil and my gp said it's as reliable as sterilisation. Obviously not!

A Mirena is actually more reliable than female sterilisation, and as reliable as a vasectomy. Sterilisation has a failure rate too - all contraceptives do.

Howaboutthisone · 30/08/2019 16:13

You poor thing OP. What a position to be in. I think you've made the right call on giving yourself time for the news to sink in as it must be such a huge shock, and monitoring for further symptoms.
On a person note-I had one fitted a week ago due to various gynae problems and find this terrifying!

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GreenOrBlue · 30/08/2019 19:55

How Don't be terrified Thanks

Statistics speak for themselves - it is over 99% effective! I don't think there's anything to worry about.

I might even have another one... I know it's failed me but the chances are slim so unless there's an issue with how it was fitted, I'm assuming it's just rotten luck

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CmdrCressidaDuck · 30/08/2019 20:27

I've just had another one fitted. I'm naturally more nervous about it having had it fail while still in position, but I'd been using it for ten years previously with no issues and it remains my preferred contraception method. Certainly better than the condoms I've been using in the interim.

Howaboutthisone · 30/08/2019 21:32

@GreenOrBlue aw thank you for taking the time to reply to that and reassure me when you're all over the place and worried! I really hope you're feeling ok and that your mind has settled now.

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Weatherwaxed · 30/08/2019 21:48

If you suspect you are pregnant with a coil in it is really really important you get a scan to check it's not ectopic. If you get any abdominal pain before your monday morning appointment go to A and E. Ectopics can result in exploding fallopian tubes which are very bad news.
I'm sorry you are in this position.

WestBerlin · 30/08/2019 21:53

Pregnancy matters is an anti abortion ‘charity’, so I wouldn’t recommend calling them unless you want advice with an agenda.

I’m sorry this has happened to you. Definitely get scanned to make sure it’s not ectopic, and then make decisions/arrangements from there.

Beccato4 · 30/08/2019 21:55

Yes happened to me. I had 3 children ages 12, 11 and 9 when I discovered I was pregnant with the mirina coil. It was a huge shock and initially it was thought to be an ectopic pregnancy.
My daughter is now 3.5 years old :)

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GreenOrBlue · 30/08/2019 23:31

Give yourself time to accept you are pregnant, everything happens for a reason. If you need to talk to get emotional support I recommend phoning "pregnancy matters." They are compassionate, offer financial support and help with having a baby.
Sometimes we get sudden surprises but many many mums with surprise unexpected pregnancies find their babies bring great joy they never realised would bring

I'm sure everything does happen for a reason but that doesn't mean an abortion isn't the right answer for me. Many women with surprise pregnancies do find they then have a baby that brings them joy but many women also go on to have the baby and it's a complete shit show for them. It certainly isn't true nobody regrets having a baby and that line shouldn't be trotted out because it's so false and misleading.

I'm also already a mother so I'm aware of how lovely DC (planned and wanted) can be, but also how much of a total nightmare it is at times

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pastyballbag · 31/08/2019 00:12

mum2babygirl abortion is the right decision for some women

SecretWitch · 31/08/2019 00:31

My 17 yr old daughter became pregnant with mirena in place. Unfortunately, by the time we realised there was a problem, her ectopic pregnancy was already rupturing. It involved emergency surgery and a long recovery.

I’m sorry you are having to cope with this. My thoughts are with you💐

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GreenOrBlue · 31/08/2019 00:32

SecretWitch I am so sorry to hear about your daughter Thanks

That's awful. And at only 17 it must've been even more frightening

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Bedsheets4knickers · 31/08/2019 05:28

This happened to me in October . It was awful . If you need to dm me il be happy to talk Thanks

SecretWitch · 31/08/2019 13:39

GreenOrBlue Thank you. She is well now. I’m keeping you in my thoughts

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