Can Blood Test Indicate The Presence Of Mirena IUD?

Posted on Wed, 23 Sep 2015

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Question : I had the mirena iud placed in me two years ago. I went back to my doctor to have it taken out. And they said it fell out. However, my husband still fills it. I also fill abdominal and pelvic pain. Can I have my blood tested to see if the mirena is still in there? j

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get a pelvic ultrasound.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
If you and your husband can feel minera IUD than you should get your pelvic ultrasound to see whether it is there or not.
Blood test is not give any conclusive results.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar