Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How common is perforation or embedment of uterus from mirena (levonorgestrel) really? are the horror stories i have read just psyching me out?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
One in 1000: The incidence of uterine perforation is about 1 in 1000. If a perforation does happen, the IUD can migrate into the abdomen and may need to be retrieved with laparoscopic surgery. The embedded IUDs I have seen are in women who have left the IUD in for 20 years--way longer then recommended. Its not common. Best wishes!
Answered 8/31/2014
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I've got stitch like pain and bleeding/ uterus feels heavy. I've had mirena (levonorgestrel) for 8 weeks now. This pain has only been the last week, is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does the Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD still work if it has slipped lower into the uterus and is no longer against the upper wall?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If mirena (levonorgestrel) moved out of plcs but it's still in uterus and I had sex 3 days prior while ovulating what is the risk of preg?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What can happen if your uterus is comming down low due to poor muscle control and the dr put mirena (levonorgestrel) in? Im having a lot of pain
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I keep feeling my stomach it feels like a heartbeat but I don't know if I am pregnant cause I have the mirena (levonorgestrel) in my uterus ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What are symptoms of uterine perforation or embedment with mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD 1 year after insert. What would this show up as on transvaginal ultrasound?Thanx
Is there a health risk if I have the mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD (that may be floating in my uterus), but get the depro prevera shot just to be safe?
I just got my mirena (levonorgestrel) out and was told that during removal it wouldn't hurt. I screamed it hurt so bad! what would cause it to hurt like that? I have a bicornuate uterus.
Do you need to have your uterus sounded again when you replace the Mirena (levonorgestrel)?
Does Mirena (levonorgestrel) hormones remain in the uterus?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
