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I have had an IUD for the past year, yet I am having nausea and headaches. Am I pregnant?

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Answered by

Dr. Sharanya M.

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Sushrutha M.

Published At July 6, 2021
Reviewed AtDecember 26, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have an IUD, and I think I might be pregnant. I have been having nausea and headaches, but I am not sick. I have no other symptoms of pregnancy. I have had the IUD for a year now. I take Lamictal, Zoloft, Adderall, and Abilify. Kindly give your opinion.

Answered by Dr. Sharanya M.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

From your history, I understand that you have been on an IUD (intrauterine device) for the past one year and are currently experiencing nausea and headaches. May I know how long you have been suffering from these symptoms? IUD is one of the best and powerful reversible form of contraception available today. However, no method of contraception is one-hundred percent safe. If you think you might be pregnant, please take a home pregnancy test. These tests are available over the counter. You can take a home pregnancy test on the first day of your missed period. If your IUD has caused your periods to be irregular or stop completely, you should wait for one to two weeks after you suspect your IUD failure to take a home pregnancy test.

In most cases, a negative result means that you are not pregnant. If you are experiencing unusual symptoms or suspect that the test results are incorrect, consult a doctor in person. If the test is positive, make an appointment with a gynecologist or other healthcare provider. They will confirm the results with a simple urine or blood test and discuss the next steps. Also, there is a possibility that nausea and headaches could be possible side effects of the current medications. If it seems the case, kindly request your healthcare provider to switch to other medicines with lesser side effects. I hope this was helpful.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sharanya M.
Dr. Sharanya M.

General Practitioner

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