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Unprotected Sex. On Mirena Coil, Norethisterone Birth Control, Spotting Occurs. Chances Of Pregnancy?
So I had a mirena coil fitted 4 months ago today. I was having spotting every other day for months so last month i was put on norethisterone . I had unprotected sex last night with my boyfriend. Am I sti protected and everything like that while on the norethisterone? It doesn t cancel anything out does it? (been taking the nor. For 1 month 1 week.
Mon, 16 Jul 2012
hi,
spotting can occur as side effect of mirena,
hormonal contraceptive measures can only protect from the possibility of pregnancy ,
they are having less than 1% failure rate so though low we cannot completely rule out the chances of pregnancy,
but they will not give protection against sexually transmitted diseases,
you have to use additional protection like male or female condoms or both for that.
take care.
spotting can occur as side effect of mirena,
hormonal contraceptive measures can only protect from the possibility of pregnancy ,
they are having less than 1% failure rate so though low we cannot completely rule out the chances of pregnancy,
but they will not give protection against sexually transmitted diseases,
you have to use additional protection like male or female condoms or both for that.
take care.
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Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.
First of all, the symptoms of spotting within the first few months of the IUD being inserted is completely normal. Also, putting you on a low dose progesterone pill was also very appropriate and hopefully improved your spotting.
In terms of chances of pregnancy, it is extremely unusual in the setting of an IUD in the proper location. In fact, the chance of pregnancy with a Mirena IUD is about the same as the chance of pregnancy after a tubal ligation!!
With regard to the addition of a low dose progesterone, this has the effect of stabilizing bleeding from the lining, but it also serves to thicken the cervical mucus, FURTHER decreasing the chance that sperm can get to an egg.
So in answer to your question, I think that the chance of pregnancy is EXTREMELY LOW and was made even less likely by the progesterone that you are on.
I hope this helps, good luck!!
First of all, the symptoms of spotting within the first few months of the IUD being inserted is completely normal. Also, putting you on a low dose progesterone pill was also very appropriate and hopefully improved your spotting.
In terms of chances of pregnancy, it is extremely unusual in the setting of an IUD in the proper location. In fact, the chance of pregnancy with a Mirena IUD is about the same as the chance of pregnancy after a tubal ligation!!
With regard to the addition of a low dose progesterone, this has the effect of stabilizing bleeding from the lining, but it also serves to thicken the cervical mucus, FURTHER decreasing the chance that sperm can get to an egg.
So in answer to your question, I think that the chance of pregnancy is EXTREMELY LOW and was made even less likely by the progesterone that you are on.
I hope this helps, good luck!!
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