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by OmIsMyShield 4364 days ago
Part of the reason might be that (here in South Africa, at least) IUDs are generally not advised for use on nulligravid women. The reason quoted to my partner - there might be other reasons - was that the physical changes of the cervix that come with pregnancy makes IUD insertion less painful.

Also, random anecdatum, best to disregard: I personally know one woman who became pregnant while on Mirena. She was told that it is very unusual, though.