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A member asked:

I have a paragard iud for almost 2 years.my last period was january 25,2016.i had pink spotting a week before my missed period and a week after?preg?

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Possibly: Although the IUD is very effective in preventing pregnancy, a small chance exist. Take a pregnancy test to confirm. Pregnancy with an IUD can result in ectopic pregnancy, which can be life threatening.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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