Falling pregnant with the mirena coil????

[Sparkle123]

Hi Everyone

Im new here.. have a bit of a dilemma.

Am on my second Mirena coil, had the first one put in 2001 after the birth of my daughter.. It was taken out in Feb this year as i developed PID from it. Had severe periods until i convinced my GP to put another one in 9 weeks ago.

Had my period 3 weeks after having it put in which was as normal as ever as it takes me about 6 months for it to cut the bleeding down.

Had my second period or what ever was of it.. on the 1st September (i have a 21 day cycle)but it was more like spotting then had 2 days of bleeding which wasn't even worth the energy as it wasn't really anything and came off after a bit more spotting.

Have no idea if this is anything to do with it but i had a coughing fit 2 weeks ago and the pain in my stomach was so intense i couldnt move and felt like i was being stabbed for a week after!!

I Have been experiencing severe exhaustion and constant nausea and a cross between diaorrhea and constipation for 2 weeks now and am getting really fed up with it. I went to my GP's at the beginning of the week and was told that i should take a pg test to be on the safe side. Told the gp id have to wait as with my daughter it didnt show up until 3 weeks after my period was due.

Has anyone else had these symptoms with the mirena and actually ended up pregnant as i dont think im that unlucky to be the 1%??

[broodywantcoilout]

hi everyone
im desperate to ttc #3, but after not being able to find strings, today scans failed to find my mirena, so they sent me for an x-ray, the woman said she 'thinks its in my pelvis'!!!
how did it get there, how will it be removed and can i fall preganant healthily with it there?

[Carrie1075]

Hi i have had the mirena coil in for 3 years and never had a period or probs but lately (about 3 weeks) been feeling very sick and have very sore breasts, i've taken 1 test and it said negative but it was a very cheap one and i did one when i thought i was preg with my 4 year old and it said neg so shall i get a dearer one??

[choufleur]

It's very unusual but people do get pregnant with the mirena in: I did. If you are pregnant you need to have it removed asap. I miscarried after having it removed (there is a high risk that will happen apparently).

[kat026]

just read everyones comments, i have 3 young children and last week had a surgical termination of pregnancy due to my extreme morning sickness[well all day and night sickness] my gp tried every anti sickness drug going including injections but nothing wud stop it, i was admitted to hospital so many times with dehydration and painful kidneys as they were not working due to the dehydration and i cud not put up with it anymore so i used a desperate measure to dtop it, i also got the mirena coil fitted but i am getting really bad shooting pains in my cervix area and i tried to feel for the threads but cud only feel a small hard lump, does this meen it has moved and i shud go get it checked?

[joannex]

Feel preg, same as my previous pregnancy (have 6yr old Son) but can I be when on Mirena for 9 months? I had it put in in Feb and have bled or stained ever since, even become anemic, etc. Bleeding finally stopped 2 wks ago but now have preg symptoms. Will I miscarry if I am preg, when they take the coil out? NOTE> I'm on Epilepsy meds which reduce coil's effectiveness from 99% to 95%, which is adding to my belief that I could be preg. Please help if you have any input...??

[bellylicious]

i had the mirena coil in 2001-2004 when it had to be removed due to guess what pregnancy, i was however super lucky not to mc at the time and gave birth later that year to a healthy 8lb baby boy

i will never have a coil fitted again i sufferd with pain infrequent bleeding with no rythm then obviously the unexpected pregnancy

girls get yourselfs down the docs, cos wow there seems to be a few of you who are feeling off

[c4rl4]

Hiya i had the mirena coil fitted in may and have had regular bleeding (altho not a lot) i have not had anything in 6 weeks and have been feeling sick at the same time for the last 3-4 days (which are same symtoms as i had with my 1st son ) i have had tender breasts throughout so am very confused i have phoned gp and spoken to receptionist !!! who said NO CHANCE!! but really feel as if i am pregnant i am only worried as to what effects this will have as having read about the possiblity of mc i think i would be devastated as we were planning our 3rd child for next year and having the coil removed after xmas. i am going to buy a test this afternoon !

[bellylicious]

has anyone had any results good/bad
hope you are all ok
x

[AstroZola]

Hi
I had the Mirena coil fitted under GA last September as was having laparoscopy for endometriosis...i've just had the op for the 2nd time this September...and according to surgeons alls well...i stopped periods about 1-2 months after it was put in last year and haven't really had one since...my boobs get ocassionally sore and i've just posted on another thread actually if you can still get EWCM whilst on the Mirena coil?? I think i've been seeing it for the last few days...anybody know? x

[Ladyrattles]

Advice needed!!

I had my Mirena taken out 6 weeks ago after having it in for a year. I got it taken out due to nausea, water retention and breast tenderness that had got worse in the last few months. I bled for 3 days after having it out but have had no period since.

My husband says I can't be pregnant as we have used condoms since having it removed. I haven't tested yet as I got negative results with all three of my kids until 8-10 weeks into pregnancy and I'm terrified to test yet as I had a bad mc 18months ago and needed surgery. They put a mirena in after my periods got worse after having the surgery.

I am wondering if I was pregnant before having the mirena removed? Or maybe it is not uncommon to skip a period after having it removed? I feel a bit nauseous but wonder if that is just wishful thinking.

[bellylicious]

i hope everyone is ok ?

[CaJoyce]

Hi ladies, just read threw all you post as I came across this thread on the net because I am to thinking that I am pregnant...
I have had the mirena coil for around a year and a half now and not had 1 period since it was fitted (brilliant :-D) over the past month or so I've been feeling sick, getting alot of acid in my stomach, heart burn, diahorrea, always hungry, extremly tired ... Over the past 2 weeks my stomach has bloated Feeling alot of bubbles and my one breast has enlarged.... To b honest I had the coil to stop me getting pregnant so I'm hoping I'm not .. I am getting a test done in the morning wether it shows up or not I'll soon find out I keep telling myself I can't be pregnant it's obviously something else a stomach flu maybe .. I dnt know...
I've never been able to feel my strings to my coil but I've never had any pain or discomfort from it either..
I guess I will see wat the result is tommoro ... Hope l you ladies out there that have these same symptoms have figured out what it is .. Xx glad I'm not the only one experiencing this

[Kazamataz79]

Hi
I've had a Mirena coil for 2 years and have not had a period for at least a year now . Been on holiday away from kids and have had sex constantly!!!
But now can't find the strings and I'm feeling really really tired . Been sick twice but feel nausaus all the time and I am constantly hungry yet on holiday wasn't at all hungry. Don't think there's much point in doing a pregnancy test as it would be too soon . My question is... can a pregnancy last with the coil still in?

[Secretwishescometrue]

Hi kaza my mum got pg with my older brother with the coil in and he was fine thankfully. I hope you get the result you want :) this thread is quite old you might get a lot more replies and more helpful mumsnetters then myself along to give you some advice if you start a new thread. Best of luck

[Baby2000]

Hi all i am wondering the same i have the marine coil in have had it in since middle of oct 2010 and started having sex in jan 2011 but last time we done it alot and since then i have been feeling very sick over last 4 days and mega tired funny feelings in belly.no sure wither 2 take a test or wither it will be 2 early any suggestion???

[flyingspaghettimonster]

Just wanted to add my story; I have a history of failed protection - first child conceived on the pill, then a failed condom AND failed morning after pill. After that I had the Mirena put in, and 6 months of much heavier periods than ever before. Then they stopped. I thought it was the mirena working its magic, as I had been told bleeding would stop after 6 months or so. Well, in my case it was pregnancy. They were worried it might be ectopic, but knowing my history of fertility I didn't believe it, and sure enough there was the heartbeat inside the uterus - he is now almost 2 and the pregnancy continued fine despite them not finding the mirena on scans or ultrasounds. I heard after this surprise pregnancy that people who have fallen pregnant while on the combined pill are also more likely to fall pregnant with the Mirena as it works in a similar way...

Have to say - I don't regret it - my toddler is amazing and has perfectly rounded off our family...

[smiliebabz]

Hi, i came across this page on google when i searched could i be pregnant on the coil, i had the coil fitted in december 2010, i bled for six weeks very heavy and have now started bleeding again 3 weeks ago, my stomach is bloated n rock solid look like i'm well pregnant and suffering exteme pain at times. I fell pregnant on my son while on the pill and was told this is 99% it will work. I'm so scared that i am pregnant again and i so dont want to be as the coil would create so many problems itself. :( help

[PeachStrawberry19]

Hi, I had the Mirena Coil fitted a year and a half ago and the first 6 months I felt groggy and lethargic and still had periods and cramps. Since though, just get bit of spotting one day every 3-6 weeks and no cramps. However, the past 5 days I've had bad cramps and due on yesterday and having to take extra paraceetomol for the pain. Could I be pregant on? I'll do a test to make sure as get quite paranoid every month in case I am or not. If I was pregnant, would I necessarily have to have an abortion as I would hate to have to do that. Could a baby be born healthily if Mirena Coil removed straight away? Thanks for any advice.

[Schoalesey]

A word of warning ladies - I fell pregnant three weeks after the Mirena Coil was inserted last November. Docs are still unsure if the heavy bleed I suffered after insertion pushed it out, or if it somehow became dislodged and is still floating around my womb somewhere. I had to get quite a few scans and examinations after I realised I was pregnant, but they couldn't find it. They didn't seem too worried about possible damage to the foetus though, and my pregnancy progressed as normal (am now 30 wks). Since I fell pregnant, I've heard lots of similar stories of women conceiving on the Mirena Coil, so I definitely wouldn't recommend it! Gx

[joamba]

Hi i to have the mirena coil had it inserted last June 2010. i have got 2 kids don't want anymore but have found out i am pregnant as coil gone walkabout. this is my 3rd coil not had no problems before with it, only went to doctors cos i couldn't feel threads so one hell of a shock. i have had a scan and they cannot locate the coil so will need an xray to when i have had the baby. the nurse informed me she did not know anyone who got pregnant with coil she made me feel as i had done something but now i feel reassured it does happen.

[laylakatie]

Hi, i came accross this site whilst looking for some advice.Ive had the Mirena coil fitted for just over a year now and Im currently 3 months late and have had 2 negative test so far. Ive noticed that ive put on weight, am constantly bloated and the smell of some food is turning my stomach. Im tired a lot of the time and a bit moody. Ive also noticed that im craving some certain foods. I also go to the toilet a lot. I am suffering some cramps which make me think that i can expect my period but nothing ever comes. Sex can some times be a bit painful. Does any one think that this could mean that im pregnant?! The only other thing i will say is that ive suffered with mild depression and am currently taking meds for this, how ever i have never felt better with this so cant understand how all of a sudden my perios would stop due to stress?! Any advice/information would be greatly appreciated. :O)

[Debbie929]

I had my second coil fitted last December at the same time as a laproscopy. I was bloated from the op for quite a few months, then noticed I was starting to gain weight. I have put on 21 pounds since the operation and in the past few months I have been in pain with my stomach. My whole stomach feels inflamed but strangely I do feel pregnant. I have had 2 tests, both negative, but I am convinced something is not right. My weight gain all seems to be in the front tum area and I can only wear elasticated trousers now. I wondered if anyone else has experienced this. I am having an ultrasound on the 21st October, really worried:(

[kezzad31]

hi all reading through you posts and i am experiencing the same simptoms, although i must admit i have had my coil in now for what i can estimate over 6 - 7 years , i contacted the local family planning where i had it fitted and they had lost my details so i can only estimate how long i have had it fitted , up untill recently i have been fine untill the past few months where as abaove i now have really really sore boobs, weight gain and also very sensative to certain smells , and the lack of energy is really getting me down now ,

[Debbie929]

I had my first mirena 4 years, and only had this one since december 2010. The first one was fine, but been feeling pretty rough with the second, more so in the past 3-4 months. I think they estimate they last for about 5 years so kez yours might be ending soon. I would love to do without the coil but had horrendous periods before and not sure I want to go back to that at my age, 51.

[tashay]

hi i had the marina coil put in june 2011 and ive started gettin sore breasts fellin hungry all the time and ive put on some weight could i be pg i have 3 children already has anyone had the same problems as me and been pregnant ??