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What are the chances of the copper coil IUD moving?
What are the chances of the copper coil IUD moving?
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I hope you come back and share more information for why you are asking this question! In general, they CAN move. This article talks about what to look for to analyze if the IUD has moved. https://www.healthline.com/health/iud-moved If you suspect it has moved, get to your doctor who can assess quickly and take care of that. The actual rate is said to be .5% to a full 8% of the time they move. Not a ton but they definitely can.
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Thank you specialmom for answering, it's much appreciated! I'm an overthinker and always assume the worst so that's why I'm asking so I can be reassured I'm having the safest possible sex when it comes to unwanted pregnancy.
My other question then is; IF it does move, how much does the chance of pregnancy increase?
Thank you!
My other question then is; IF it does move, how much does the chance of pregnancy increase?
Thank you!
So, while it is possible, it is really pretty unlikely you'd get pregnant with an IUD. The percentage given is less than 1 percent of women get pregnant with a misplaced IUD. Does that help?
Regarding you saying you are an "overthinker and always assume the worst" -- if you're going to be stressing that your IUD might move (a very rare thing to happen with an IUD) and asking the percentage of increase in the chance of pregnancy if it moves, you're getting into the territory where sex becomes less fun and more of a burdensome, worrisome risk. If you want to have and enjoy sex, you might feel more relaxed if you also insist your partner wear a condom. This will not only protect against concerns that your IUD might move (and against the infinitesimal possibility that it doing so would increase your chance of pregnancy), you will also be protected against getting an STD.
You say you're in the habit of 'overthinking and assuming the worst.' Just because someone can think up a worry, it doesn't mean it has a basis in fact. If you talk to a counselor or therapist about the habit of 'overthinking,' you'll usually find that it comes from is a (false) sense that worrying will make the person more in control of things in their life. Trying to get out of the habit (of overthinking in general and medical anxiety in particular), would be a good investment of your time. It will give you good long-term payoffs in terms of peace of mind, and probably a more carefree sex life too. :-)
You say you're in the habit of 'overthinking and assuming the worst.' Just because someone can think up a worry, it doesn't mean it has a basis in fact. If you talk to a counselor or therapist about the habit of 'overthinking,' you'll usually find that it comes from is a (false) sense that worrying will make the person more in control of things in their life. Trying to get out of the habit (of overthinking in general and medical anxiety in particular), would be a good investment of your time. It will give you good long-term payoffs in terms of peace of mind, and probably a more carefree sex life too. :-)
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