Should I even test? (IUD)

[mamaley]

I have a copper-t IUD.

Every month before my period, I spot a little for 2-3 days before my period starts. It's due today, and I have had absolutely no spotting, except for a tiny bit after I ovulated (which isn't typical for me).

I have been very tired over the past 4 days. Had some cramping last weekend, which made me think it was just pms...

Is it worth testing now? Should I wait and see what happens tomorrow? I'm concerned about the risks of being pregnant with an iud.

[UberMama]

It can't hurt to pick up a test. I'd normally tell you to just wait but with an IUD, I'd want to make sure asap. And being AF is due very soon, the test should give a true pos or neg result - ie it shouldn't be too early to test.

[mamaley]

Thanks. I took one today, and I barely had enough urine to cover the 5 sec they recommend. It was negative. I'm debating on whether I should take another one tomorrow, on my first official late day. I wouldn't be concerned if it weren't for the lack of spotting (that's always there before af) and my extreme fatigue, which has been an early indicator of my pregnancies in the past...

I really appreciate your response, thanks.