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What happens if i get pregnant with the copper iud still left inside?

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Contact your Doctor : You should contact your doctor immediately. Women who become pregnant with an IUD in place are at increase risk for ectopic pregnancy. Your doctor will need to evaluate you and most experts suggest removing the iud.

Dr Livingston and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/12/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Risk: There would be increased risk of ectopic pregnancy

Answered 10/27/2018

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