Pregnancy with the Mirena IUD???

[Michelle6002]

Hi!

I am 19 years old, I have never been pregnant, and I just got the Mirena IUD inserted a little over a month ago. The doctor told me to take a pregnancy test after my first missed period, just to be sure. I took one at home today and came out POSITIVE! It is digital, so there is no chance I misread it. I freaked out, chugged 3 bottles of water so I could pee again and took two more; both said I was NOT pregnant. Help please! What does this mean? I have been researching online and everything I found says false positives are very rare and typically only occur when a woman is older, is taking medications (I am not), etc. etc., none of which apply to me. They also say drinking lots of water can possibly lead to a false NEGATIVE. I have never been through anything like this before and I don't want to tell my parents or friends. Can anybody explain this? Thank you so much!

[LMG1017]

Hi,

I would definitely go to the OBGYN and make sure everything is OK.  I am also surprised that your doctor gave you Mirena since you have not have a child!  Mirena and the copper IUD, as per their own pamphlets, are supposed to be given to women who have at least one child.

I hope it all works out for you.
Take care,
L

[jeninky30]

Drinking a lot of water just to be able to pee dilutes the hormones in your urine.  That's why you get a false negative.  Please call your doctor and explain that you did get a positive test, and ask for a blood test to confirm it. This will be entirely confidential, so you don't have to tell your parents or friends until you know for sure.  Please, let us know what happens.  

[CassCore]

I would go to your OBGYN just to make sure....or call them and ask what they think you should do. Mirena can be dangerous for both you and your unborn child if you are infact pregnant. Doesn't hurt to make sure!