Patient's question:
I had an IUD a year ago, but a recent thorough examination revealed an ectopic pregnancy. Will I still get an ectopic pregnancy with an IUD?Doctor's answer:
Inserting an IUD can also lead to an ectopic pregnancy in this situation. Placing an intrauterine device (IUD) in the correct position can provide some contraceptive effectiveness. If the position of the IUD is shifted or it moves downward, pregnancy can occur again. As long as sperm passes through the uterine cavity and combines with a mature egg, it can form a fertilized egg, leading to pregnancy. The fertilized egg needs to implant in the appropriate position within the uterine cavity. Due to the presence of the IUD, the fertilized egg may not have a suitable normal position to implant, which can result in an ectopic pregnancy.