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A 24-year-old female asked:
I had unprotected sex 2 weeks ago but i have the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud and i no longer have periods. i have several pregnancy symptoms, is it to soon to tell?
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Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
IUD: You are very unlikely to be pregnant with an IUD in place. Practice safe protected sex to protect yourself from STIs/STDs. If you need reassurance you can check a home pregnancy test. Best wishes.
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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
Do a pregnancy test: Should be positive if pregnant from the sex 2 weeks ago.
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