What are the chances of getting pregnant on an IUD?

I was taking the test so I could stop that little worm of worry that kept getting into my throat. I have an IUD — there was only a slim chance. Such a wafer of a chance. And besides, my husband and I were done. We were past done. read more

However, other studies show that the chances of getting pregnant from a hormonal IUD are 2 in 1,000; whereas the odds with a copper IUD are 6 in 1,000 [source: WebMD]. If you do get pregnant while using an IUD, it can increase your odds of a miscarriage or difficult pregnancy. read more

“Overall, IUDs prevent pregnancy very well, and the likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy is lower than that of the general population,” James says. “But if [pregnancy while using an IUD] does occur, the risk of having an ectopic pregnancy is fairly significant.” Getting pregnant while using an IUD can also result in miscarriage. read more