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A member asked:

Can u get pregnant while you have the mirena(iud)?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes but rare : Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud failures are possible but not very common. If you think you are pregnant check a pregnancy test. If it's positive it's very important that you see your doctor immediately. The risk of tubal pregnancy under these rare circumstances is 25%.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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