can you have ectopic pregnancy with coil?
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Mirena Ectopic Pregnancy. Mirena is a hormone-emitting intrauterine device (IUD) intended to prevent pregnancy. In some cases, however, it is not effective and can result in an ectopic pregnancy outside of the uterus, that is potentially life-threatening.
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There's no way to prevent an ectopic pregnancy, but here are some ways to decrease your risk: Limiting the number of sexual partners and using a condom during sex helps to prevent sexually transmitted infections and reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease. Don't smoke.
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Many women have an IUD placed right after delivery so they go home from the hospital with an established birth control method. However, no form of birth control is 100 percent effective. While rare, it's possible to become pregnant while using an IUD.
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Ectopic Pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is attachment (implantation) of a fertilized egg in an abnormal location. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fetus cannot survive. When an ectopic pregnancy ruptures, women often have abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, which, if not treated, can be fatal.
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Becoming pregnant while on birth control does increase your risk of ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized embryo attaches outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube. This is a very serious, life-threatening problem and should be cared for immediately.
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The pregnancy rate for IUD users is less than one percent. In fact, it's as effective as tubal ligation—“getting your tubes tied.” For this reason, it's often recommended as an alternative to tubal ligation since it has the benefit of being easily reversible.
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Despite its troubled past, the modern IUD has become very safe and effective. Serious complications from the device are rare and include perforation of the uterine wall, ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus) and the device becoming embedded in the muscle wall of the uterus.
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Mirena is a hormone-emitting intrauterine device (IUD) intended to prevent pregnancy. In some cases, however, it is not effective and can result in an ectopic pregnancy outside of the uterus, that is potentially life-threatening.
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There are risks if you become pregnant while using Skyla. Call your healthcare provider right away if you think you may be pregnant. If possible, also do a urine pregnancy test. If you get pregnant while using Skyla, you may have an ectopic pregnancy.
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Thankfully, most women who experience an ectopic pregnancy are ultimately able to achieve a viable pregnancy in the future. If multiple ectopic pregnancies have occurred or if bilateral fallopian tube damage is documented, in vitro fertilization is often used to help achieve a pregnancy.
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Pregnancy with an IUD typically has the same symptoms as a normal pregnancy, including breast tenderness, nausea, and fatigue. If you're experiencing those symptoms and have missed your period, call your doctor right away to find out if you're pregnant.
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Most, but not all, ectopic pregnancies take place in the fallopian tube. Early detection of an ectopic pregnancy can prevent serious medical complications and may save the fallopian tube from permanent damage.
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IUDs do not cause miscarriages after they have been removed. If correct insertion technique is used, the use of an IUD will not cause any difficulty in future pregnancies.
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No, it is still possible that an embryo transferred into the uterus as part of IVF treatment can find its way into a fallopian tube and cause an ectopic pregnancy.
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Most patients who experience ectopic pregnancy and treatment will achieve a successful pregnancy in the future, even if they've lost one fallopian tube as part of the therapy. There is a 10 percent risk of recurrence, which is why it's important to work with your provider when planning for a future pregnancy.
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Getting pregnant with an IUD is unlikely, but it can happen. Pregnancy is possible if a woman has penetrative intercourse within 7 days of implantation. A woman may also become pregnant with an IUD if it falls out of place. Doctors call this IUD expulsion.
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Overall, 65% of women achieve a successful pregnancy within 18 months of an ectopic pregnancy. Occasionally, it may be necessary to use fertility treatment such as IVF. The chances of having another ectopic pregnancy are higher if you've had one before, but the risk is still small (around 10%).