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Anyone who got pregnant after being on Mirena/an IUD

Did you have it removed by an OB/GYN or a PCP/family doctor? Did you also have a general check-up at the same time to make sure everything was all good to go? Was it uncomfortable?

I'm just trying to decide the best way to go about this...

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Re: Anyone who got pregnant after being on Mirena/an IUD

  • MA&CBMA&CB member
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    I don't know, but I'm excited for you to be moving in this direction!
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  • I haven't done this but I personally would go to my OB/GYN if I wanted to have it removed.  A PCP could probably do it, but I'd bet the OB/GYN has a lot more experience. 

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  • I'm reading this as "I'm pregnant!!"  My BFF got pregnant with an IUD because it had shifted.  I'm quite positive she had the OB/GYN take it out.  If you are pregnant, congrats!!
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  • No, I'm not pregnant-- if I were pregnant, I would DEFINITELY be going to an OB/GYN to get it removed!

    I don't have an OB/GYN, so I have to coordinate getting one and I know it takes a while sometimes to get an appointment.

    "Once the realization is accepted that even between the closest human beings infinite distances continue, a wonderful living side by side can grow, if they succeed in loving the distance between them which makes it possible for each to see the other whole against the sky." -- Ranier Maria Rilke BabyFruit Ticker image Me:37 MH:38 TTC since Oct 2011 BFP/Beta#1: 13 6/20/12; Beta#2: 20 6/22/12; MC/Beta#3: 9 6/27/12 BFP#2/Beta#1: 9/21/12 S/PAIFW
  • I would go with the OB-- to minimize anything that could happen (scarring etc)

  • imagemesa81:

    I would go with the OB-- to minimize anything that could happen (scarring etc)

    I didn't think that was an issue when removing it... aw man!

    "Once the realization is accepted that even between the closest human beings infinite distances continue, a wonderful living side by side can grow, if they succeed in loving the distance between them which makes it possible for each to see the other whole against the sky." -- Ranier Maria Rilke BabyFruit Ticker image Me:37 MH:38 TTC since Oct 2011 BFP/Beta#1: 13 6/20/12; Beta#2: 20 6/22/12; MC/Beta#3: 9 6/27/12 BFP#2/Beta#1: 9/21/12 S/PAIFW
  • imagedanieleandwayne:
    imagemesa81:

    I would go with the OB-- to minimize anything that could happen (scarring etc)

    I didn't think that was an issue when removing it... aw man!

    I'm not 100% sure but I know there is a risk of it- my PCP didn't want me to get it before kids because of that but I never did any research. I just wouldn't mess around in getting it out!

  • My vote is also OB/GYN. Also exciting news that this is in the works :)
  • Look at it this way -- if you get pregnant, you'll need to find an OB/GYN anyway.  Might as well start looking for one now.  :)

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  • Well yah, I would have it removed too.  but now that I'm re-reading the title again...I'm totally reading it differently.

    Don't mind me and my overtired overtime brain! ha

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  • I'd also go with the OB/GYN.  I'm so excited that you're moving on to the next step!
  • I think you should save the copay and just do it yourself.  How hard can it be- you're just about a nurse now!!!

    No, really, I have no idea. I just wanted to be involved. Stick out tongue

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  • imageMrs.ErikaMay:

    I think you should save the copay and just do it yourself.  How hard can it be- you're just about a nurse now!!!

    No, really, I have no idea. I just wanted to be involved. Stick out tongue

    lol Erika :) 

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  • imageMA&CB:
    I don't know, but I'm excited for you to be moving in this direction!

    THIS!

  • Erika- your comment just made me burst out laughing! Thank goodness there's not one else in the office yet!

    I'd vote for OB as well, better safe than sorry!

    Oh, and the "direction" you're moving in just made me giddy like a school-girl. Yessssssssss!!!

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  • imagemrscjwatts:
    I'm reading this as "I'm pregnant!!"  My BFF got pregnant with an IUD because it had shifted.  I'm quite positive she had the OB/GYN take it out.  If you are pregnant, congrats!!

    I read it this way too.  Happy for you to be taking this step though!

  • The practice that put it in can take it out. And you should be a "Fertile Mertle" once it is removed.

    Mine was put in my Planned Parenthood (the joy of a sliding scale and being a poor college student) and they will take it out when we're ready (COME ON HUBBY!). After that, I will just working on making the baby thing happen before I worry about the next doctor to get. I figure that PP has my records on it, so they'll have more of a clue about me. 

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    imageMrs.ErikaMay:

    I think you should save the copay and just do it yourself.  How hard can it be- you're just about a nurse now!!!

    No, really, I have no idea. I just wanted to be involved. Stick out tongue

    You joke, but I read a post on the bump recently where a woman did take it out herself! 

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