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A member asked:

I have had the skyla iud for a little over 2 months. i just took a hpt and it is positive, could the iud hormones be causing a false positive?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: You're, most likely, pregnant. Get with your OB/GYN ASAP!

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

NO!: skyla will not cause a false positive. see your Gynecologist as soon as possible!

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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