Mirena IUD Birth Control – To get or not to get?
Since Lily was born I have become progressively more worried about the possibility of getting pregnant again. Obviously the pill doesn’t work for me and, short of tubal ligation, there are only a few other options. When you are breastfeeding you can only take the mini pill. The chances of getting pregnant on the mill pill are 1 in 20, although when you are breast feeding your chances of getting pregnant are much lower to begin with. What if Lily wants a baby brother in the future? 
I’m not interested in getting a shot every 3 months nor do I want to wear a patch. That leads me to an IUD (intrauterine device) also known as an IUC (intrauterine contraceptive).
So, for those of you who are not opposed to taking birth control, here are the facts on Mirena IUD. Some of this information comes from my doctor like the price but most of it is from the Mirena handbook she gave me.
Pros
- More effective than tubal ligation but removable. Tubal Ligation is 99.5% effective while Mirena is
99.9%. - About 1 in 1,000 women can get pregnant in the first year of Mirena compared to the mini pill (which you can take while breast feeding) where 1 in 20 women can get pregnant.
- You can take it while breast feeding.
- You don’t have to worry about taking a pill, getting a shot or doing anything for 5 years. (That’s my favorite part.)
- If you decide to have a baby you can take it out and you have the same chances to get pregnant as someone who hasn’t used Mirena or other birth control.
- FDA Approved. Has been around for 16 years and used by 12 million women.
- Periods can become lighter or disappear.
- Low hormone levels.
- Mirena Does not cause weight gain.
Cons
- The cost of mirena without insurance is about $700 up front. Although if you look at this from a 5 year
perspective it costs $11.66 a month (cheaper than the pill for me with insurance) but if you only use it for 1 year it’s $58 a month (more expensive than the pill). So it’s a better option if you are waiting long term to have a baby. Some insurance plans cover part of the cost of Mirena. For example, my co-pay would be $148. (Update: my co pay ended up being $0. So my Mirena didn’t cost anything.) - You have to have had a child to use it. So this is a con for those who haven’t had a child.
- You have something hanging out inside your uterus for 5 years or however long you have it. The idea of a foreign object inside is a little weird.
- You have to check for it once a month yourself.
- The first few months you period may be irregular and you may bleed consistently. You can also expect to miss your period at any time while on it. This can be scary.
Mirena Side Effects
During the first 3-6 months there can be side effects from Mirena but it says they usually decrease over time. They include: bleeding, spotting, cramps, back pain, headache, nausea, acne, breast tenderness, mood changes (so far nothing I didn’t have on the pill) or ovarian cysts. With the ovarian cysts is says 1 in 8 women may get these but they usually disappear on their own within 1-2 months.
Thoughts?
What are your thoughts on the Mirena IUD? Do you have it or are you considering it as an option? I making arrangements to get it sometime in the next week or two. I will let you know how it goes.
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Tasha, I am on my second Mirena IUD and I too had the issue of not being able to feel my strings. But, after a checkup with my doctor she assured me it was still working. I did however have to have it surgically removed when my five years was up. So, that was an added expense. I had such good expierience with it that I opted to do it for another 5 years. Also, my daughter (17 yrs old) has been on hormone therapy (birth control) since she was 13 because she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. She has been on everything from pill to nuva ring with little success for her heavy bleeding and other symptoms that come from polycystic ovary syndrome. I have decided to let her try this IUD as well to see if it will help her as much as it has me. I have been on it for 7 years now and am very satisfied. i certainly hope I am making right decision for her to get on it. Little worried after reading some of the blogs about it being painful and having side effects for women who havent had children. But , I think I am going to let her try it anyway. Because it cant be much worse than what she goes through now every month. I will give an update after procedure. Im sure the reason everyone has such different expieriences with this product is because as we all know…we all respond differently to things. Just like medicine. But in my opinion you never know until you try it… If you can afford it and are willing to accept the fact that their may be some pain involved in the process but that usually the results outweigh the initial bad expierience…I think anyone considering this procedure should give it a try…and hope that you have great results as i have had and still am enjoying. Hope this helps some of you…
I have had 2 Mirenas, and I was as happy as can be with both of them. Yes, the insertion was painful, but it stopped hurting as soon as the procedure was over. Getting it removed does not hut. It feels like a pap smear. I was worried about the removal, but for no reason at all. I had no periods while on Mirena, and that was a major plus for me. I also have never had a child. There is an extremely low dose of hormone in Mirena that dissipates over time, so I do not believe the side effects experienced by some of you are due to the Mirena. Probably from your own natural hormone levels that you had regulated by the pill. I had mine removed last month because we are trying for a baby, and I didn’t feel a thing, or cramp or bleed.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants a long-term method of birth control, and plan to get another after we have a baby.
Good luck to all!
P.S. – I have read several statements on here about people wanting to have a period so it will ‘clean out their body’. I just have to remark that the IUD elminates the development of the endometrium, so there is no lining to shed each month in the form of a period. I spotted very occasionally on Mirena, but never had a real period. I have endometriosis, and wanted to stop the periods, because the menstrual cycle is what stimulates the endometriosis to grow. If you have nothing to shed, it isn’t a problem to not have a period. And a period is not required unless you are trying to conceive.
I am puzzled by the women on this forum who like having a period. Why? I liked being able to have sex whenever I wanted and not to take a pill every day, not be fat and bloated and crampy. I lost 8 pounds the first month I had the IUD because I went off the pill! I actually can’t wait to get pregnant, because being off the IUD is making my body do all sorts of things, including giving me moodswings from h*ll.
IUD works! My boyfriend just cumed in me and i didnt get pregnant!!
Ok so!! Wanna good laugh. Well I got my IUD January of 2008, well I have never had a baby and for some reason they said I was small down there! Humm well they gave me a pill to crush and put up my (lady part) and i would start dilating, well it was about 5 hours till i went back. I was way crampy so i asked how big am i she measured and said i was an 8! i could of had a damn baby at this point. Well The procedure felt like she was going in there with a butcher knife.The absolute worst pain i have ever experienced.While my cervix was going back to normal i was taking 2 Oxycontin to try and get threw the pain,(and im by no means a pill popper) I bleed and had horrible horrible gut wrenching cramps for 6 months then everything was amazing no blood.cramps just for a couple days. Now hear i am 2 1/2 years later and i want it out. but im not ready to have a baby, as im only 22. so what do i do. I have had horrible cramps for almost 3 weeks now. Its effecting my husband and I and that makes me feel bad because im almost scared to be intimate because of the horrible cramps i get after. its hit and miss with this. I have seriously thought i was pregnant twice now. had all the symptoms but nothing. So im stuck what is one to do.Go back to heavy heavy bleeding with out the IUD and little cramps,or keep it in with cramps everyday and no bleeding?!?!
I have had the Mirena for 5 years and love it. I’m actually getting it removed and a new one put it tomorrow. After getting it the first time, I bled for 8 weeks, then spotted here and there for a few more months and then no periods at all. I might spot one day a month. I’m hoping getting it removed and a new one put in at the same time means I won’t bleed for long, if at all, afterwards. Getting it put in the first time was more painful than childbirth, but definitely worth it. This time, the nurse practitioner is doing it and she prescribed a medication to take the night before and morning of. It softens the lining of the cervix which makes it easier to insert. Hoping this will make it not so painful.
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I got my Mirena 3 days ago. I had another appointment an hour later in another wing of the hospital and I couldn’t even walk that far. I got a little ways down the hall, found a restroom and laid on the floor of the bathroom until someone came in and helped me. My face was ashen gray, I was shaking, and was in so much pain I could barely walk. When I got home (I have no clue how I made the 30 minute drive home) I called the babysitter to say I couldn’t pick my kids up until later and just laid in bed for the next 5 hours. It was as bad as childbirth pain (and with my 2nd delivery my epidural didn’t work so I know…)
I quit getting my depo because it was so painful that I couldn’t sit or sleep for 2 days afterward… but there is no comparison to this pain. I can feel the strings and there is no bright or heavy blood so I don’t think it expelled or anything. I’ve just been laying on the couch for 3 days now with a pillow and heating pad. The cramping goes from my knees to my hips to my ribs, even my girly bits hurt and it’s just horrible.
Did anyone else experience horrific pain when they got their IUD? I told my husband if it doesn’t get better REAL quick I’m getting it taken out and he can have his you know what’s snip-snipped. It’s so unfair that we have to go through so much pain and men get out scotch free
I just got my 2nd Mirena this past Thursday. I had my other one removed about 3 wks ago. My dr. tried to insert a new one at that same time, but had trouble getting it in. We finally gave up because it was hurting so bad. We decided to try again with my next period. So, I went Thurs. She had given me Cytotec (medicine to soften the cervix). This time it worked! She was able to get the Mirena in on the first try. I’m not gonna lie, it hurt really bad. But, it’s 100% worth it in my eyes. I was very crampy that night and somewhat crampy for the next day or two, but now I’m just fine. I loved having the first one. I bled for 8 wks straight after the 1st one, but this time I only bled for two days. I’m looking forward to another 5 years! If you’re having severe pain after a few days or major problems, then something is wrong. You need to call your doctor immediately.
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So I was wondering, Ive had my IUD birthcontrol in for alittle over a year… I haven’t had it checked every month like reccomended by the doctors. I haven’t had it checked at all since I’ve had it. Am I more likely to get pregnant since I haven’t had it checked at all? It makes me worried but I haven’t been able to find a doctor who will check it for me. Any suggestions?
@Megan – You should be able to check it yourself. My doctor recommend once per month but I wasn’t very diligent at checking. The thing is you want to make sure it is there and that it is in the right place.
Its not supposed to hurt like crazy. You feel a small pinch going in and then some period like cramping. I think if it is more intense than that then you should go get checked out with your doc right away. Something could be wrong or out of place.
I never once checked mine the entire 5 years I had it, other than when I was at routine appts (yearly pap, etc.). My string was cut very short, so I don’t think I could have felt it even if I wanted to, but I told my dr from the very beginning that I probably wouldn’t check it myself. Just not something I want to do. Don’t plan on checking this time either.
I’ve had Mirena for about six months and I love it. It takes a while for your body to get used to the hormones. I’ve never had a regular cycle and my periods were always light. Before they never lasted for more than three days and I normally only had one or two days of actual bleeding. Now I have no period at all. At first I spotted quite a bit and it got pretty annoying. It wasn’t much but it still bugged me. That stopped after about 4 months. They say give it 3-6 months to get used to it. I think it’s a great product. Works for me!
I’m 19 years old. I’ve never had a child, and I don’t plan on it. Kids to me means a constantly dirty house, a constantly aching head, and a constantly thin wallet. While I love kids, those are just not factors I’m willing to deal with.
However, my doctors never once tried to talk me out of my IUD because of my lack of children. In fact, I had to hear later from some friends that it’s generally frowned upon to get it when you haven’t had kids. The doctors never said anything, and they gave it to me without arguing. I’m assuming this is just a myth or the opinion of certain doctors, not an actual legitimate concern.
Severe pain, like Robyn mentioned, should get checked out immediately, but the effects of Mirena are actually different for everyone. My sister and I may have similarities in the ways that our bodies handle it, but there’s also HUGE differences. For example, mine hurt horribly getting put in, while she didn’t even feel hers. Sometimes people feel nothing but a slight pinch. Sometimes, like me, they get horrible cramping, intense pressure, and sharp, shooting pain. THIS IS NORMAL.
So is spotting, for anything from a couple days to a couple months after getting the insertion, and light cramping. Trying to accurately list the pros and cons though, that’s a little tough. No two people will have the same effects.
I’m happy with mine, though. I’ve heard some horror stories, but mine is doing me nothing but good.
I have been reading up a lot about Mirena. My story sounds a little different, so I am welcoming all input. I am 39 and was on on the pill for years with no problems. In fact, my periods were light and tolerable. I have been in a committed relationship for 4 years and have never had a child. I have been off the pill for 5 years now, and now my periods have been out of control. Heavy and intolerable. I now have moods swings and timely, yet irregular spotting (many months) in between my periods. It has affected my issues with intimacy. Because I do admit to smoking occasionally and due my age, they refuse to put me back on the pill. My doctor recommended Mirena to me because it does not have Estrogen. I do not know if I really want a child, but the birth control aspect was not the reason for her recommending this to me. She said that in your 30′s, my body might be experiencing Pre-menapausal syptoms. I am looking for a solution to regulate my sometimes nasty spotting issues and regulate my periods (and if they go away that would be fine too) The more I read, the less I like what I am hearing about this product. I am scheduled to have the Mirena next week but with the weight gain and acne issues, etc. I am a little hesitant. I know everyone is DIFFERENT, but if someone could associate this to being on the pill, then I could easily relate and feel more comfortable about my choice. My doctor seemed very convincing that this would be a great choice for me. My goal is not to seek an easy birth control method here…just want my uterus and hormones to behave again! Any suggestions? HELP!
Well I’ve had my Mirena for about 3 months now. The pain did not go away for a few weeks. It was pretty bad. The doctors look at it with an ultrasound to make sure it was in the right position and it was. I don’t know why it was so painful but I know I’m not getting it again.
Also, yeah, really bad acne. HORRIBLE.
My dermatologist gave me some wash and antibiotics to take, but HELLO I don’t want to take pills everyday—that’s why I got the Mirena to begin with.
And weight gain. Even with hitting the gym I still have a lot more jiggle than I should. I eat really healthy too. I don’t know I m just not having a good experience with this stupid thing.
We’re talking about trying to get preggers again in about 6 months… I can’t wait to get this thing out and I’m pretty sure I won’t be getting another one.
Hi my name is Heather, I had a daughter about 2 years ago an i got the mirena put in about 2 months after i had her an i love it, i had alot of problems with remembering to take the pill and i had it for about 4 months an have not had a period since i have spotting every now and then but it is still alot better then what it was so i would consider it but it is not for everybody let me know how it works out for you
Comment to Kelly:
Let me start off by saying that if you’re 39 years old and do not have any children, you’re more likely not going to have them now. That’s not to say that you don’t want any but at your age you’re at higher risk for having pregnancy complications especially being that you smoke.
With your hormones intolerant and these mood swings. Smoking can be a factor in these problems you’re having…now. Best advice is to first quit smoking and see if this helps your body with your periods. If this doesn’t resolve it, then you can look into getting the mirena.
The Mirena is more commonly now to help women with excessive bleeding rather then a birth control method. I have had mine for 2.5 years now and at first it was painful to get it. I’ll admit that but it takes your body time to adjust to it. Secondly when you DO get your periods, the cramps hurt a lot more but you bleed a lot less. Sucks to say but you can’t get the best of both worlds.
Understand that the Mirena is NOT for everyone. But if you feel this could be something to help you in the long run, go for it. If it doesn’t work, you can always have it removed if you decide on having children.
I have a 7 year old daughter and had always taken birth control after having her. I got the mirena put in about a year and a half ago and I LOVE IT! I NEVER have a period. Some people may see that as a bad thing but I dont! I had a little bit of acne right after I had it put in which was not normal for me but it didnt last long. I think its great for women who arent good at remembering to take the pill. Also, you dont have to worry about taking antibiotics and it interfering with your pills. I saw some posts where a few people talked about the string that hangs outside your body… well, it is there but you absolutley cannot feel it. You are supposed to check it once a month just to make sure its still there. If you can feel the string with your finger then you are good. Some people think thats gross but its no different than using a tampon! Sometimes I even have my husband tell me if its still there after sex! He can feel it occasionally but it doesnt bother him at all. TRY IT! You will not regret it. Good luck!!
I’ve had the Mirena IUD since 2008 and I really hate it, I have had so much back pain and it increasingly is getting worse. I have also gotten more bladder infections, breakout with acne, have migraine headaches, and mood swings. Most of which I never had before. I’m going in to get it removed as I can’t even find the string anymore.
i hate having the mirena im gaining weight,tired,grumpy and i can’t even get an orgasm now and ive had it for almost a year. for the past two weeks or so i have been over eating and my nipples hurt and i have not had any sort of energy to play with my 15 month old. i am going to get this thing out of me asap all its doing is screwing with the natural function of my body!!!!
And NO i am not pregnant
hi, i had the mirena for about 6 months maybe a lil bit longer and until last month i did not get my period. Is it normal to skip a period? Or should i take a pregnancy test?
@ Jessica, You may not get your period on Mirena. I didn’t. You may want to check that it is still there just in case.
Jessica, I haven’t had a real period in 5 yrs. (w/ the Mirena) I might lightly spot one day a month but that’s it. I was constantly taking preg. tests the first year because it seemed so unreal to me to not have a period. But, I got used to it and wouldn’t have it any other way now.
I am scheduled to get Mirena insterted on Tuesday and I am wondering if maybe the Copper T would be better? Does anyone have any expeirence with the Copper T vs Mirena? I usually have a heavy period with severe cramping and I recently had a baby 7 weeks ago, I got pregnant while taking the pill and I definetly do not want to have any more kids for the next couple of years if I even have another kid. I am not 100% sure so I wanted something that I could reverse. Does anyone have any advice?
Nice Blog
Do you really have to be on your period when the iud is inserted?
I got my mirena two days ago.
Today is december 29 2010
Omg…That hurt so much! I actually have never had a child before. I am not a mommy. But they went ahead and gave me the okay. I didnt get any pills or anesthesia beforehand and I was honestly a bit nervous.
My boyfriend was there with me for support and to also ask questions. I had ended my last period a couple days ago.
The doctor is experienced, he’s been placing IUDs for about two decades! He warned me I would feel three seperate ‘pinches’. Those were NOT pinches. Each one was worse than the last. I almost screamed so I had to hold my breath. He tore my cervix and I was bleeding all day long after that.
I couldnt move for over an hour because I went into a state of mild shock. I felt like I would vomit, I nearly fainted several times when I would try to move. I was having hot flashes and cold sweat and shiverring.
I have never felt such pain in my life!
I was laying there wondering how any woman has a natural birth…But my boyfriend was supportive and made me laugh a few times despite the pain. After a while, some tylenol and some food I was a lot better.
The first day I had plenty of bleeding, I had to wear tampons.
But yesterday and today I havent had too much pain. A little lower back pain today and some slight cramping when I lie down in bed. No nausea or headaches.
The spotting is faint and I did get a thick brown discharge. It didnt smell. So I think it is only old blood leaving my body.
I wasnt told about how to check the string. I found out about that on google. Oh well. But I have always had such problems with the pill and once got pregnant (miscarriage at two months) with them and I wanted something more effective and with less hormones which really get me in the acne department.
Since stopping the pill my face has been far more clear and Ive had a lot more energy and Ive been in a much better mood. Hopefully this Mirena thing will be what I hoped.
It was only $25 with my insurance.
I have had mirena for a year now and have had my period the entire time until this month…i took a pregnancy test and it said negative but i have read that when you have mirena it can give you a false negative…i dont know i just have the feeling i am pregnant but dont like getting my hopes up should i go to the obgyn and get blood test? any advice?
Ok so I’m 16 my parents want me on the pill but my mom thinks the mirena myt be a better option but all these negative comments are making me scared should I or shouldn’t i
I’m 19 years old & i’ve never had a baby. The pill was making me have headaches so they recommended this option, a pill that was only 95% effective, or the shot. Well the shot was automatically out cause i hate shots and everyone tells me it makes you gain weight so i didn’t want that. & let’s face it.. 95% effective didn’t please me enough. I’ve only had it for a week now, and i’ve had spotting every single day & cramps every single day on and off all day long. & i was wondering if the cramps would ever go away? if anyone knew it would really be helpful. thanks!
I went ahead and got my mirena in December, I was not on my period when it was inserted and they warned me it may be painful. Surprisingly it wasnt, all I felt was a pinch and I had cramps for a couple of hours. I got my period a week later and spotted for a whole month. My period this month was normal and lasted a week, I havent had any pain or cramping since the day I got it and I was scared to get it at first but now I would recomend it to anyone who wants long term birth control without having to take the pill or get a shot. Im not sure if it may have a different effect if you have not had a baby yet but from what ive read on mirena its recommended for people who have at least one kid. I am thankful for all the info on this blog, even though it scared me at first because of all of the negative stories that I read at first but everyone is different and for me it has been great. Ive been able to continue breastfeeding my now 4 1/2 month son and I havent had any side effects except for spotting.
@ Leslie
Being that you’ve just got the mirena., it take your body some time to adjust to it. So the pain should be a normal thing. You will have more severe cramps when you do get your period but over time it [your period] should come less often.
I’ve had the mirena now for 2 years and I’m glad I have. However, my only issue with it is that it does make you feel like you’re pregnant. I’m not some tall, thin girl so
I have a bit of a belly [and I've never had a baby], so I feel pregnant.
I find myself taking pregnancy tests from time to time just to confirm that I’m not pregnant. It’s a little weird [especially because the doctors say I cannot have kids due to complication with my uterus].
I like it. Also, the info about needing to have a child before you have it inserted is incorrect. I have never had a child, am 21, and had it inserted when I was 20.
However, other side effects are weight gain, as with any other hormonal birth control method. I had slight cramps up to a year after I got it inserted. But they were usually once a month and took place at the time that I would normally have my period.
Hey the truth is, you don’t have to have a child to get the mirena. I’m 18, never been pregnant, and I went for it. I talked to my doctor about it and she told me that she would have to measure my uterus and make sure that it was deep enough to get it done. You won’t know how deep it is until you go in to get it. Your doctor will make sure that it measures, 6cm, preferably 6 1/2 cm. I noticed that when talking to my sister, her insertion didn’t hurt nearly as bad as mine did. That plus the cramps after hurt so much that I had to stop moving and take a whole bunch of tylenol just to make it lessen. Also I love it, however, in the past few weeks that I’ve had horrible crippling cramps. Pain killers really don’t touch it but, I’m going to wait the three months and see how it goes.
@Lea,
Don’t freak out. The whole thing about the Mirena is you might gain a little weight and if you’re already on the pill then it’s not likely to happen.
Hey guys! So I have had both the Mirena IUD and the copper Paraguard and I like the Mirena much better. I am 30 and I have never had children. I have had the Mirena for almost 2 years and I never get my period. I do have acne on my back and a bit on my face which I never had before getting the Mirena. My doctor prescribed me a topical cream but I don’t find that it helps that much. Has anyone else experienced this? What do you do for it? Thanks so much!
I am 21 and have had two kids by ceasection so i decised to have the mirena put in and i have had nothing but trouble out of it I have had it for nine months and i have been bleeding heavy the whole time and i have been put into the hospital over it I have gained weight and have had bad headaches and really bad mood swings and constant pain and pressure in my pelivic area and it has completely ruined my sex life I do not recommed it to no one its awful and I have been to see my doctor and many others and all they can tell me is I need to give it time and won’t take it out its not worth the pain and trouble
So glad I found this blog!
Some really good, varied experiences being shared aswell. Ive been surfing around for information and mostly what ive found is all negative (mostly storys of weight gain and acne).
I had mine inserted 1 week ago, getting it put in hurt, but I wouldn’t say it was agony. To all thinking of getting it, try not to let the potential pain aspect of it put you off! I have not had children either, and whilst the doctor was trying to get it in she seemed very doubtful it would go in, as I wasn’t on my period either but magically it just went! Cramp sensations came for about 30 seconds and once that settled she inserted it in fully, the second push hurt a little more and I did feel a little bizarre but she told me to just lay on the bed for as long as I needed as she said getting up to quickly might make me very dizzy! I took some painkillers even though I didn’t feel pain right then, but I was anticipating it for sure!
I felt really happy leaving the clinic but when I got on my bus home I started feeling quite uneasy. Slight nausea and bad cramps. As soon as I got home I had a lay down and a nap for about an hour, when I woke up I felt so much better but I did still have cramps and a sore back. This lasted about 48 hours.
I would say be weary after you have had it inserted if your making your way home alone afterwards. I would of felt alot more comfortable if I had been with someone at least or at best had someone to give me a lift home. Not essential, but definately company would of made the experience much better for me.
So yes, Ive had it one week (I am 24 years old btw!) and everything is going well. I havn’t spotted at all which the doctor told me I most likely would, which im not sure if its a good thing or bad thing! I can feel it there. If I exercise in anyway that requires alot of abdominal movement I can feel some pain. It feels abit like a muscle strain, and Im not sure if this is normal or not either. Thought I might wait a litle longer to see if the sensations disapear.
Ive been a little concerned about all the weight gain storys I have read. I have an under-active thyroid and have already experienced some weight gain from this, so the last thing I want is to gain more weight! Before having the IUD I have been gradually losing weight, so I am going to stick to healthy eating and monitor my weight. I almost feel like cutting down more on food though because I am so concerned about the weight gain that may be cause by the IUD but I know I shouldn’t have to do this! I don’t think its as common to gain weight with the IUD compared to other forms of contraception though. Fingers crossed!
I wish everyone the best of luck with they’re IUDs! Keep your storys coming
I’m 17 (never had a child) and have had a mirena in for three weeks now and I’ve gad next to no problems whatsoever. The very first day I felt a little weak and slightly crampy and I’ve still got spotting and occasional cramps, but no visible weight gain and certainly no intense pain as described by many on here.
There are a few doctors in my family and supposedly the only reason for not prescribing to women who have never had children is the pain.
I’ve had the Mirena for almost 2 years now. I’ve had 2 baby girls and I was bleeding really heavy after I had the 2nd one. I didn’t feel any pain during the insertion of the Mirena. I still beld quite heavily for 5 months after it was in. Now there is no period
mabye spotting one day every few months. I would like to have more kids, but I am worried that if I get if removed, the heavy bleeding will come back. Anyone have heavy bleeding before and it was gone after the Mirena was removed?
First off, I am 19, never been pregnant and serving in the military, so many forms of birth control to include the pill and the shot are a little inconvenient, especially if you are on a deployment and are due for a refill. So, an IUD would make things much easier with my hectic schedule, which was one of the resons why I chose it. Secondly, up until I started the pill (yaz) in November of 2009, my periods were extremely irregular, perhaps happening once or twice a year, this was a bit of a concern. After starting on the pill, my perods became regular, but the longer I was on it my periods became later and later until they didn’t begin until I had started a new pack. In November of 2010, a year later I ran out and didn’t go back to Yaz. The five months it took me to choose another form of birthcontrol I only had two period but my acne seemed to have come back with a vengeance. Three weeks ago, I was supposed to have Mirena put in, but after three attempts it had failed and they rescheduled my appointment. I lay there on the table for two hours in some of the worse pain in my life, walking a thin line between feinting and vomiting. The pain lasted several days, slowly subsiding as the days dragged on. Today, I had Mirena put in, success on the first attempt and the pain wasnt nearly as intense but it is taking longer for the pain to subside and it is returning more frequently, I attribute it to the actual success of the placement of Mirena.
I am 18, never ha a child and got the IUS put in today. It hurt a lot and I have really severe cramps now, but im hoping these will wear off soon! I had the implant for 2 years, and that wasn’t for me, so hoping the IUS will be!
Hi, Just wondering! I’ve had my Mirena fitted since January this year. Its been brilliant up until last week! Monday I was suppose to come on but instead I’ve had horrible stabbing pain ‘down there’ off and on for a week now, and no period. Has anyone else had this and is it normal?
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Well, I just got the mirena 2 weeks ago and they let me get it and I’ve never had a child.
Another thing is it makes me have brown discharge; sometimes just a little and sometimes it’s more. But, not heavy at all.
They did inform me that this will go on for a little while but not that long.
I love the idea of having something I don’t have to take every day at a certain time; even though the cramps get bad from time to time I hate the fact I have to check for my strings myself once a month. But the mirena is where it’s at. I’m proud I got it!