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Hi, i have the mirena (levonorgestrel) coil in but im having bad stomach pain and bleeding could i be having a ectopic pregnancy?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Unlikely: Pregnancy with an iud is very uncommon. Check a home test to be sure.

Answered 10/31/2012

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Possible, not likely: Intrauterine contraceptive devices, when properly placed, are very effective in preventing any type of pregnancy, including ectopics. Nothing is 100%, though, so please see your gynecologist urgently to get an HCG and possibly pelvic ultrasound and put your mind at ease. Best of luck!

Answered 5/11/2019

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