Birth Control/Mirana

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Hi my name is alicia and i just had a baby in may of 2009. I just got the mirana on aug 7 i started my period on july 31 and my period ended on the 7th the same day i got the Mirana iud! I only cramped right away and only bleed for two days! so on the 14 i had unprotected sex so is it a possible that i could be pregnant even though i got the Mirana? i may just be worried for no reason but i just need to know for sure! thankyou!

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Hi Alicia,

Thanks for your question. I'm not a doctor but in my opinion, it is possible for you to be pregnant in this situation. You can get a free pregnancy test at http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP to find a location. Please write me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and we can talk more. Put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Hope to hear from you soon.

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Diane Cheryl

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Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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