Mirena Side Effects & Unusual Symptoms: What to Do?

Question
hello ! i have the birth control MIRENA since august 2009, but now im feeling a little different, i dont even remember when was my last period, because it almost never come, and i've been feelig very hot for almost a week, and sometimes everyone is cold and i feel hot !!, i lost weight 5 lbs for no reason ! and i wonder if i am pregnant ! i read on the internet that there is almost no chance to get pregnant with mirena, but what do you think, THANK YOU SO MUCH !! FOR YOUR TIME !!

Answer
Dear Ana,

Yes, you can get pregnant on mirena or really any kind of birth control. There is no birth control method that is 100% safe in preventing pregnancy. If you think you are pregnant, you can go to a pregnancy resource center and get a free test there. Check this out http://www.heartbeatservices.org and click on the globe in the upper right hand corner of the page. Also, email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and we can talk more.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl