i had my merina put in place in december, and after they put it in i bled for a good 2 weeks, but since then i haven't had my period. they said that happens to some women which i don't mind, but i'm starting to feel pregnant all over agian. i've been really tired, have to pee all the time, been feeling sick *example* the other day i was sittin next to my husband who shaved the day before. i could SMELL HIS AFTER SHAVE and it was making me sooo sick. i've been EXTREMELY irritable and i'm not sure if its my body reacting with the hormones or not. if anyone here has gotten pregnant with the iud in place, how did you find out? how were you feeling? and just to anyone who might have the merina, could this just be from the hormones? anything would help. i had my son in oct so another baby so soon wouldn't be the best for us. ↓
This post caught my eye because I was just at my 35 week appt. yesterday and I got some info from the dr about merina IUD.In this booklet I read, nausea and mood changes are listed as possible side effects, but it also says to call you dr right away if you think you may be pregnant. Apparently, mirena can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy, and cause severe complications in uterine pregnancy. It says it is often necessary to remove the IUD if pregnancy occurs, although removing it may cause a miscarraige. It also says that leaving it in place during a uterine pregnancy increases the chance if infection and/or miscarraige. It mentions that the majority of users reported a much lower incidence of general side effect after 3 months of use than during the first 3 month period, so if your just now feeling nausea and mood changes, you should probably go see your dr for a pregnancy test. A blood test will probably be necessary as ectopic pregnancy can sometimes be associated with very low HCG levels. Good luck, Lillie, let me know how things work out for you! ↑
Name: Jessica | Date: Mar 26th, 2006 7:29 PM
Some babies are born with the IUD in place. Yes, you could be pregnant. ↑
Name: asouth7 | Date: Mar 27th, 2006 2:13 PM
I have the merina iud. I have had it for 2 years. In the beginning it was a pain because I bled for the first six months. I am now regular, and have no complaints except that I may or may not be late. Which may or may not mean anything-since I have been told and have read conflicting information regarding the iud. I have been told that you can still have a period as usual and I have been told that you may not have a period. So how would one know if they were really pregnant? HPT, blood tests come up negative and ultra-sounds come back undetermined! I assumed that 98%-99.9% effective was a high percentage and pretty much foolproof; not to mention it is nice not having to take a pill everyday! I have 4 GIRLS and they are all pill babies and not because the pill failed me; I forgot to take my pill everyday. That is why I was thrilled my doctor recommended the iud. I have taken a hpt and it came back negative. I am really hoping that it is all in my mind. I have most if not all of the symptoms listed in the postings in this forum. Is it possible that the majority suffer these symptoms as a result of being FEMALE? Do I really need to be pregnant to have mood swings, fatigue and hate my husbands after shave? LOL! :) Well only time will tell if any of us are pregnant. I guess the 1-2% is larger than it seems. Maybe when we ask about birth preventative methods we need to inquire about the percentage of pregnancies while using them? LOL! :) ↑
Name: mackkiwi | Date: Mar 29th, 2006 7:43 PM
I had my merina put in 18 months ago. Since then I have suffered hormonal backache (like when you are premenstrual). My breasts have enlarged and are constantly sore. And I have put on weight. Yes there are mood changes too. On the positive side for all of that time I haven't had a period. However I am now sick of my sore back and breasts so I had it removed yesterday. I am hoping the weight will go down and my breasts will return to normal. Did anyone else experience weight gain. I guess all this makes sense as it is meant to trick your body into thinking it is pregnant. Will advise later if there is an improvement. ↑
Name: jessiiee2005 | Date: Apr 2nd, 2006 8:45 PM
I had the merina placed in January and I'm going in on Tuesday to see if it's still there. I can't feel the strings to it and have all the symptoms of pregnancy lately. Me and my fiance just had a son 4 months ago so the entire point of having the IUD was because it's supposed to be the best form of birth control. So I guess I'll see when I go in... ↑
Name: nashwa | Date: Jun 24th, 2006 7:49 AM
i had my merina iud around four month ago it was great just last month i got this felling that i,m pregnant i got my funy period what it last for 10 days .The last 10 days i fell the symtoms off prgnancy i dont know is that from the iud hrmons . ↑
Name: laurajayne | Date: Jul 7th, 2006 7:57 AM
hi my name is laura i had the marina coil put in 08/05/06.I was feeling pregnant like you. Went back for my 6 week check up and they couldnt find my strings. I done a pregnancy test it was positive. But i was already 4weeks pregnant when i had marina fitted. Having really bad complications now 13 weeks pregnant and can loose the baby at any time between now and 24 weeks. It is not very common to fall pregnant on marina and that is why they do not have much data on pregnancy's which occur with marina in situ. Do a home pregnancy test asap please let me no how you get on thinking of you ↑
Name: Christy504 | Date: Jul 12th, 2006 12:22 PM
So this is the second forum I have come across with woman getting pregnant with the Marina. I have had mine two years in February of 06. My periods fluctuated to long and heave to nothing to just a seven day normal one. Well this past week I have had many pregnancy symptoms. I felt for my strings and could still feel them so I am hoping it was a good sign. I am sick to my stomach constantly and smells are making me wanna puke. Im so tired all the time that I can lay down at any moment and sleep. The only one symptom I dont really have is the chest tenderness. I just had implants put in in February and am not sure if that would change any of the sensation. I have two children already and am starting my life with a wonderful man who I have been with for a year. I want to do it right this time with the marriage and then child. So I don't know if it is just in my head and im thinking stupid or could I really be pregnant?? ↑
Name: nashwa | Date: Jul 13th, 2006 5:44 PM
hi all i,m not prgnant but after all test the dr done i have the gold stoon and that what make me so sick thank god it is not prgnancy coz i have 4 kids ↑
Name: gwenaoife | Date: Oct 27th, 2006 11:30 AM
I also have merina coil in about 2 and a half years now. The last couple months i've been feeling that i'm pregnant. I've never had any bother with the coil and i've checked and the strings are still there. About 1 month after i had it fitted my periods stopped, I took a pregnency test the other day after 5 mins there was only 1 line (over the moon) went back to bed for a while when i got up decided to check it again just to make sure and there was 2 lines on it, done another test after 5 mins just 1 line so left it another while just to make sure and there was 2 lines on it again. Has this happened to anyone else and could anyone tell me could the hormones in the merina coil affected the outcome of a pregnancy test. ↑
Name: nashwa | Date: Oct 28th, 2006 4:03 AM
Hi there that what happen with me i had pregnancy tast and same happen i lift for 15 mins it was tow line and i,m not so it happen with the marina ↑
Name: baby020607 | Date: Oct 28th, 2006 8:55 PM
gwenaoife- Make sure that you read the directions on the pregnancy test. Most tests say not to read them after a certain period of time, because there is a high rate of false positives. ie. You may read it within the required time frame within five minutes or whatever, and get an accurate positive. But, if you read it again thirty minutes later for example, it is likely to have changed to positive, but it does not mean you are pregnant. The time window for accuracy varies depending on the brand you use. ↑
Name: CUTEMOMMYX3 | Date: Jan 5th, 2008 1:17 AM
HI EVERYONE- I HAVE A SITUATION...I HAD MY 3RD BABY AUGUST OF 2006, AND HAD THE 10 YEAR IUD (NO HORMONES RELEASED)PUT IN IN NOV 2006...I WAS HAVING REALLY HEAVY PERIODS SO I DECIDED TO HAVE IT REMOVED AND THE 5 YEAR (ONE WITH HORMONES) ISERTED AT THE SAME VISIT WHICH WAS SEPT 2007...I WAS HAVING A PERIOD(LIGHTER THANK GOD) AND IT CAME ON TIME SINE THE INSERTION...IT IS NOW JANUARY AND I STARTED SPOTTING ON XMAS EVE(I USUALLY DO BEFORE I BEGIN THE CYCLE) AND WAS SUPPOSED TO GET MY PERIOD YESTERDAY(JAN 4TH)..WELL I DIDNT. IS IT TO SOON TO DO A HOME TEST? OR SHOULD I WAIT TO GET MY PERIOD? I KNOW WITH THE IUD I CAN MISS A PERIOD AS I WOULD IF I WERE ON THE SHOT..BUT SINCE SEPT I GOT A PERIOD..WHY NOT NOW? WHAT SHOULD I DO? I DONT WANT TO SCARE MY HUSBAND OR MY FAMILY SAYING "I MAY BE PREGNANT". PLEASE ADVISE ME AS TO WHAT I SHOULD DO..OR AM I JUST GOING CRAZY FOR NOTHING!! ↑
Name: bellydancer | Date: Jan 5th, 2008 7:54 PM
I am having the same symptoms. I had my second child in October and had it put in 4 weeks ago. I am going to get a test tonight. I have been pregnant 3 times in the last 28 months, and i really don't want to be pregnant again for a long time. If i am pregnant, the only reason would be that my IUD fell out. I know one thing if i am it would be the last time for sure. ↑
Name: Mommamoo | Date: Jan 5th, 2008 10:06 PM
Okay I'm having a situation, after reading so many negative things tonight, i'm so scared! I have 4 children allready, i've had a merena IUD for 4 1/2 years now, and i'm scared I may be pregnant, I have all the symptoms. I have had nasuea, tiredness, cramping, hungry, irritable and breast tenderness. I haven't had my period sence October. What should I do? I took a pregnancy test a few weeks ago, it was negative, but I still feel pregnant. We didn't want anymore children and I'm exhausted as it is. But I don't know if i'm making to much out of this, but i'm really scared right now! ↑
Name: naomi101 | Date: Jan 7th, 2008 6:24 AM
Hi all, I have been reading this topic for the past few days with the same worries as you all seem to have. I to have the Mirena IUD (have had it for 18 months), and think I am pregnant. I started spotting on dec 27th (af not due till the following week) and that lasted for about 5 days. Since then my usual pms symptoms (tiredness, bloating, ultra sensitive breasts, little cramps etc) have been getting worse by the day but still no sign of af. started feeling nauseous today but am wondering if its just because im scared of being preganat? This I remember feeling like this in previous pregnancies, but am to terrified to see my GP. The earliest GYNO appointment I could get is for next week.
I wonder if after a certain amount of time, some women experience pregnancy symptoms, or some of us are just resiliant to contraceptives (as 2 of my previous pregnancies occured while on the pill)? Im glad I came across this site though. Its nice to share with others who are having similar experiences ↑
Name: bellydancer | Date: Jan 7th, 2008 8:16 PM
Well I took a test the other day it was negative, I bled that night from stress. Even though I still feel pregnant, I was thinking that it was because of the Iud in my uterus. It is probably just giving me the feeling of fullness, I also think that all of the other symptoms are stress. I have had these other symptoms before when I have been stressed out. So I think that I can relax now. Having a two month old is very stressful not to mention a 21 month old as well, i just have to keep reminding myself that everything is going to be ok. Even if i was pregnant it would not be as bad as my poor sister, She is only 20 and on her second one, she is 4 months along now and her son is only 8 months old. She was pregnant with twins the first time and lost one, and she just found out that she has cancer in her ovaries. She cannot do anything about it now that she is pregnant again, and the doctors want her to get ride of both babies, yes she is having twins again. She is not going to so I hope all goes well with her, So looking at this perspective has made me very glad that I am healthy at least. ↑
Name: sissybritches | Date: Feb 10th, 2008 11:36 PM
This has really interest me. I had my coil fitted 2 years ago and had no probs. Started feeling pregnancy symptoms in the middle of Jan so went back to my local clinic. They said I couldnt be pregnant as I had the coil. Thinking it was side effects from the coil I had it removed there and then. This was 25/01/08. I then had a period for a week which had less clots in than usual. These symptoms persisted so even though I am not due on for 2 weeks I did a pregnancy test. To my horror the pregnancy line came up within 30 seconds before the control line came up. This was on 20/02/08. I thought it was a faulty test so went back to the clinic where they did another. The same thing happened and the urine sample was took at 7pm. The nurse said she is inclined to think I have fallen pregnant while on the coil due to the quickness of the line appearing. Having to wait now for a scan which could be weeks. Already have 4 children and only 24 so I dont know what to do. I only had the coil put in as they refused to sterilise me until I am older.
Asfor those who have mentioned lines appearing on their tests after a while and not actually been pregnant, a evaporation line appears on some tests. This is what it says in my First Response pack, they advise to disregard any result change after 5 mins, hope that helps. ↑
Name: gizmo | Date: Feb 27th, 2008 3:09 PM
can anyone tell me if they have fallen pregnant with marina coil? i have had it in for nearly a year but have all the pregnancy symptoms just like you all but has any one fallen pregnant with it?????i am going out my mind i have done a test but its negative ↑
Name: gems024 | Date: Feb 29th, 2008 7:13 AM
I have just found out I fell pregnant while on the Merina coil. Got my first scan tomorrow to check for dates. ↑
Name: amybaby2 | Date: Mar 11th, 2008 6:43 PM
GEMS.....what happened?? are you prego?? when are you due?? i am thinking of getting the iud...and not sure what to think now...please let me know what happened!!! ↑
Name: cuddles82 | Date: Apr 8th, 2008 7:08 AM
i have just got out of hospital cause i did fall pregnet on the merina iud we did lose it as they removed it so the answer to can u fall pregnet on it?..... is yes my signs were just pain in my lower tummy! had periods as normal! ↑
Name: cuddles82 | Date: Apr 8th, 2008 7:10 AM
i just got out of hospital on the week end i was in there with bad tummy pains and then found out i was pregnet with the marina iud in..... so yes it is possible to fall pregnet on it i did miss carry cause i had it removed! make sure you see a doctor and have a blood test done! ↑
Hi sorry it took me so long to reply. Well I went to my scan and found out I was 7 weeks pregnant. Two weeks later I miscarried. Anyone thinking of having the Mirena coil, think again. x ↑
Name: gems024 | Date: Apr 8th, 2008 8:48 AM
Looks like I fell pregnant just before having the coil removed as we didnt have sex for over a week after having it removed ↑
Name: amybaby2 | Date: Apr 8th, 2008 9:53 AM
GEMS..i am so sorry...i hope everything is ok now...i hope you will become prego quick, if that is what you want!! you know...the Merina doesnt prevent you from getting "pregnant" the sperm and egg still can get together, and form a heartbeat...(baby) what it does is makes your uterus not collect the blood and tissue there that the egg can attach...so that is why so many of you are getting prego. i think they need to research some more and change something..i have decided not to get this. talk to you soon! ↑
Name: Lauren3 | Date: Jun 11th, 2008 8:36 AM
Please help.. I went to my 6 wk check-up for the marina coil on monday.. Would the nurse have been able to tell if I was pregnant? As ive been feeling constantly sick, sleepy, sore breats and always eating! Very strong cravings too!! Help....x ↑
