Patient's question:
My colleague is now 37 years old and has had an IUD for ten years. She has unexpectedly become pregnant and is planning to keep the child. However, the IUD may not have fallen out. Could this affect fetal growth? Will it lead to fetal malformation? Can she keep the child? I urgently need an answer from a doctor. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, it depends on the position of the ring and the baby's position. The ring itself will not affect the child, but if the ring is close to the baby, it may cause some issues. If the ring position has dropped significantly, you may consider removing it. When doing an ultrasound, the ring should be visible. If it's not visible, it's likely already fallen out, but you may not have noticed it. If it has fallen out, you can completely rest assured that everything is normal.