Published on: 7/4/2025
Why might I have trouble getting pregnant after removing Mirena?
Getting pregnant after removing Mirena may take time due to various factors, but most women can conceive within a year. Other health issues might affect fertility.
Explanation
After removing Mirena, a type of IUD, it may take some time to get pregnant. According to the provided references, many women are able to conceive within a year after IUD removal.
Possible Reasons for Delays:
- Time to Conception: Research shows that while many women conceive soon after IUD removal, it could take up to a year for some.
- Health Factors: Other health issues, unrelated to the IUD, may affect fertility.
- Past IUD Use: Although rare, some studies suggest that past IUD use could be linked with certain fertility issues, but this is not common.
What to Remember:
- It is normal for conception to take some time.
- If concerned, consulting with a healthcare provider can provide personalized insights.
These insights are based on the available medical literature and individual experiences may vary.
(References)
- Randic L, Vlasic S, Matrljan I, & Waszak CS. (1985). Return to fertility after IUD removal for planned pregnancy. Contraception, 4085244.
- Andolsek L, Teeter RA, Kozuh-Novak M, Wheeler R, Fortney JA, & Rosenberg MJ. (1986). Time to conception after IUD removal. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2880761.
- Daling JR, Weiss NS, Metch BJ, Chow WH, Soderstrom RM, Moore DE, et al. (1985). Primary tubal infertility in relation to the use of an .... The New England journal of medicine, 3974683.
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