Why is my period late when I have a coil?

Question: My period is two weeks late, I'm usually ultra regular and I have a coil fitted. I don't feel unwell in anyway but I'm worried after somebody told me one in hundred women get pregnant with a coil. Has anybody experienced this? Were there any problems? Am I just paranoid as I've never missed a period before.

Answers:
I had a coil for 5years and only had about 6 or 7 periods in that whole time. Don't work yourself up about what this person has said to you. For your own peace of mind do a test, most of the time we can be a few days late then the panic over whether we have got pregnant makes matters worse then because its the worry over a late period that making it late. Remember a late period doesn't always mean your pregnant. Dieting & stress can affect periods to. But like I said do a test, then you'll no one way or other. Good luck hope everything works in the end

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Well, IF you haven't had sex it may be a side effect of the coil.

But if you are having sex, which I assume you are, TAKE A PREGNANCY TEST.....

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well my mum had a coil fitted years ago and still fell pregnant my youngest sister was born with it in her hand!!! so no i don't think you are being paranoid go out and buy a pregnancy test and put your mind at ease either way. good luck

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