The Mirena coil is a flexible plastic IUD with Progestogen (synthetic progesterone) that is a popular intrauterine contraceptive choice for many women, but if you have used one and now want to have a baby, you might be wondering how long it generally takes after your Mirena removal to fall pregnant.
Most OB/GYN’s usually say that it takes a up to twelve months before your body returns to its regular cycle and all effects of the synthetic hormones have disappeared, but if you have good fertility most people report falling pregnant within about six months.
If your period has returned to normal, assume that you are able to get pregnant again. But just because you’ve got your period back should you try to conceive so soon?
Most doctors will tell you to wait at least two or three cycles before trying to have a baby after the IUD is removed because the lining of your uterus which helps the baby implant and feeds it during the first few weeks of its life, isn’t strong or thick enough to sustain a healthy pregnancy. All that time with the Mirena inserted caused a lot of hormonal changes in your body (which is the reason it’s an effective contraceptive).
Therefore you should let your body get totally back to normal otherwise the risk of miscarriage or failure to implant is much higher.
What the Company Says:
The company says that approximately 80% of couples who get their Mirena IUD removed will get pregnant within 12 months.
What Your OB/GYN Will Tell You:
Usually your OB/GYN will tell you the same as the company. That you should try for around twelve months before you seek any further fertility treatments.
However they will also advice you to only attempt to conceive after you have been off Mirena for three months to give your body enough time to restore its fertility naturally.
What Other Women Who Have Used Mirena Say:
Generally the results of women who have been on Mirena vary from those that got pregnant right away (within two months) right up to those that are still struggling to conceive after twelve months of trying.
Most common though is that it happens within six months for women who have had no previous history of fertility problems.