call your health care provider right away if you think you are pregnant. if you get pregnant while using mirena you may have an ectopic pregnancy. this means that the pregnancy is not in the uterus. unusual vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain may be a sign of ectopic pregnancy. ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency that often requires surgery. ectopic pregnancy can cause internal bleeding infertility and even death. there are also risks if you get pregnant while using mirena and the pregnancy is in the uterus. severe infection miscarriage premature delivery and even death can occur with pregnancies that continue with an intrauterine device (iud). because of this your health care provider may try to remove mirena even though removing it may cause a miscarriage. if mirena cannot be removed talk with your health care provider about the benefits and risks of continuing the pregnancy. if you continue your pregnancy see your health care provider regularly. call your health care provider right away if you get flu-like symptoms fever chills cramping pain bleeding vaginal discharge or fluid leaking from your vagina. these may be signs of infection. it is not known if mirena can cause long-term effects on the fetus if it stays in place during a pregnancy.
what if i become pregnant while using mirena?