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possibly pregnant after copper iud "fell out"?

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Ronnie4891 · 14/09/2015 18:35

Hey ladies, just wondering if anyone's been in a similar position and what the outcome was, can't really to talk to anyone about it and really struggling with the "what ifs"
I had my iud removed after i felt it in my cervix, no idea how long it had been that low but DH never complained, cramps had been getting worse each month and gp said it could've just got gradually expelled or was never actually in the right place to start with. Anyway I think I ovulated the day we dtd and i noticed the iud bring too low 2 days later. I held on to it for another week in the hope that it might carry on working but since reading up on it iud pregnancies seem much more commen than the 1% stated by the manufacturers. Surely there arn't that many super fertile men and women out that can defy the odds! Even the copper one, which I had, is supposed to be as effective as sterilisation. ....which I now wish Id opted for instead! Angry so now I'm in the 2ww and going a little bit out of my mind, we recently just discussed how having more kids is not really an option. I don't think DH would react well if I was preggo. I'm aware your body can play tricks on you when you're anxious but on saturday morning (9dpo)out of the blue I work up with breast pain worse than my normal pmt and af not due til wednesday/Thursday, also had 2 days of pinching pain on one side 5dpo and have been hugely bloated and weepy for a few days. I know it's possible im just having really bad pmt but I've got tingly prickly boobs and deffo never had this before af. Usually it only hurts if i lay on them or something. I have tried a first response which was negative so just waiting now and if nothing by Thursday ill test again but has anyone been in the same boat? Is it possible to get pregnant while a copper iud is still inside but can be felt in the cervix? Gp said come back if af doesn't come or I get a positive test but doesn't think it's likely at all. I don't know whether to dismiss all these feelings or prepare for the worst! Help!

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madsaz76 · 14/09/2015 18:43

I haven't a coil myself, but I was conceived while my mum had a copper coil in.

Probably not the reassurance you were looking for - it is possible. The failure rate quoted is for coils in the right place - a migration would increase the chance.

Skiptonlass · 14/09/2015 18:44

They are 99% plus effective if they are placed correctly. Statistically they are pretty much the best form of reversible contraception there is. The sample of stories you read on the web are self selecting - no one is going to write a blistering blog on " my contraception worked just fine." You only see the stories of people who have issues. It's the same with almost any drug or device - if you google it you'll only hear horror stories.

Having said that, yes if it moves there is a chance you're pregnant. It's not a huge chance but it is there. Not much you can do other than wait and see really... :(

If you get another one put in, choose your installer well - the rate of failure is pretty much all down to how good the person who puts it in is - gps are often not the best as they don't do it day in day out.

RaaRaaTheLion · 14/09/2015 18:49

Mine fell out after DP apparently dislodged it..I now have nine month old DD and no faith in coils!

3littlebadgers · 14/09/2015 18:50

Hi my friend became pregnant while using the coil. It had completely come away itself, without her noticing. She felt all of the pregnancy symptoms but ignored them due to having the coil fitted, she wasn't getting periods anyway. She went to get it checked, and they couldn't find it, went for a scan to locate it, and in it's place was her dd. Bit of a shock to everyone but they're thrilled now.

Ronnie4891 · 14/09/2015 19:30

Thank u, just to get it off my chest feels better (no pun intended). I had it put in by the doctor that did my termination 2 years ago, that was conceived on the mini pill, hence the mild panic! I wouldn't have had it if I was awake so im annoyed I potentially have to get to get another now while I'm awake. I was going to get my tubes tied when I was done with the coil. I don't think I can go through a termination with dh's baby, it was different before but even though it would be bad news I don't think I could bring myself to do it, he enjoys the freedom we have with the kids being older and it would be such bad timing. [Deep breaths] I thought the copper coil was spermicidal as well as damaging the eggs so it would be literally impossible to get pregnant with it....guess ill find out soon enough!
What a strange situation to be in if u are pg with a coil though, u have to get to grips with being unexpectedly pg but then risk of ms is increased so u can't really adjust until ur confident the baby will be ok and im sure the guy would blame the women, even secretly, seeing as they'd taken responsibility for bc and it failed, what a mine field!!!

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LumpySpaceCow · 15/09/2015 09:37

My mum got pregnant twice with copper coil (she had it fitted a second time as lightning doesn't strike twice Grin) but as pp stated, the vast majority who have them have no issues. Your mind is probably giving you symptoms. Really hope you get the result you want x

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