Mirena IUD

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nora--not a llama

Discussion Starter · Jun 8, 2005

Is anyone here using (or has used) the Mirena IUD? I have one, and I'm wondering if there are any weird side effects or problems that people have with them. I know doctors are not always completely honest about these kinds of things.
To be honest, I'm thinking of having it removed, but wanted some opinions.
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SabrinaJL

· #2 · Jun 9, 2005

I've only had it for about 2 1/2 months but other than the spotting, I haven't noticed anything unusual. I'm getting tired of the spotting but I figured I'd stick it out at least 6 months. I need to get the string trimmed though. It seems to bother DH.

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stafl

· #3 · Jun 9, 2005

go to www.fda.gov and find the patient info sheet and package inserts (it will be pdf files). The law makes the manufacturer disclose any known side effects, and it is your right as a patient to know all the risks of any medication or medical procedure. Print them out, read them, and ask your doctor what it means.

ETA - I couldn't find it at the FDA website, which is highly irregular. I must not have looked in the right places. Anyway, it is totally your right to get that information from your doctor. Demand to be fully informed!

here it is at the mirena website

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nonconformnmom

· #4 · Jun 9, 2005

I've had a Mirena IUD twice. I got it the first time in January 2003 after the birth of my now 2.5 year old. The only side effects I had was spotting for about six weeks and then, gradually over time, my periods became less and less and by August I had virtually no monthly bleeding. I loved it! I had no complaints whatsoever.

In Nov. 2003, I got the crazy idea to have another child.

So I had the Mirena removed and my cycles returned in Dec. and I was pregnant by February.

I got my second Mirena in January 2005. This time, I had spotting for quite a bit longer, about 3 months, but then it stopped. I still have not had a period but I'm bf my 7 month old. I have no side effects from the Mirena; I absolutely love it.

You mentioned you are considering having it removed. Are you experiencing unpleasant side effects? You didn't mention any ....

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nora--not a llama

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 9, 2005

Well, other than the weight gain (which is bad enough in and of itself), I am having cramping off and on pretty much all month and some severe on and off pain in my lower right side. I've heard of people developing ovarian cysts w/ the IUD and am wondering if I have one. I guess I just don't want to overreact and assume it is the Mirena...just wanted to see if anyone else has had trouble with it.
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J-Max

· #6 · Jun 9, 2005

I have had mine for about 6 weeks and I like it so far. I still have a little spotting, but not much. The strings bothered dh at first, but not anymore

. I love it for the easy of use and not having to worry about getting pregnant now!

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nonconformnmom

· #7 · Jun 9, 2005

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Nora wrote: I am having cramping off and on pretty much all month and some severe on and off pain in my lower right side.

That doesn't sound good. I have a friend who got the Mirena and had similar problems. She went ahead and had hers removed. Apparently, there are some people who just don't tolerate it well.

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SabrinaJL

· #8 · Jun 9, 2005

I had cramping too for about 7 weeks. It was pretty unpleasant but the doc warned me that it might happen so I was prepared. Advil and a heating pad were my best friends for a while.

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nora--not a llama

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 9, 2005

You know, it's funny...I didn't have any cramping or pain or any problems with it at first. All the side effects have just started w/in the last few weeks, and I've had the Mirena in for almost 5 months now...
Strange. I'm really thinking I'm going to have to have it removed.

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sarahloughmiller

· #10 · Jun 10, 2005

I had one for about 1.5 years. I got it right after ds was born and had no cramping or bleeding. When I started having my period (a little over 1 year after ds was born) I started feeling crazy. I guess it was the hormones in the IUD, but I am not usually like that and I was starting to feel so irrational and impatient. Once I got it out I was fine and was pg 4 months later! I do know people who had lots of problems & I personally would not get another one. If you are having bad side effects I would take it out.

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