Love the Mirena. Had side effects from hormones from mini-pill, haven't had problems with the mirena.
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I also have the Mirena IUD. I got it 6wks PP and haven't had any side effects to speak of. My only problem was that I spotted for 2-3 wks on and off after insertion (was told to expect that) and it was kind of annoying. Now I forget that I have it in. It has not affected my milk supply at all as I continue to be a Jersey cow
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. Can't contrast it with the Paraguard, though, as I have no experience with it.
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I spotted for about 3 months, nothing since...no period, either, but I'm also nursing so not sure if it's because of that or the mirena. I've had it for almost 9 months now. The three weeks of minor annoyance was TOTALLY worth it.
Originally Posted by bhawkins I also have the Mirena IUD. I got it 6wks PP and haven't had any side effects to speak of. My only problem was that I spotted for 2-3 wks on and off after insertion (was told to expect that) and it was kind of annoying. Now I forget that I have it in. It has not affected my milk supply at all as I continue to be a Jersey cow
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I've had two Mirenas and I love them. No side effects other than 6 weeks of spotting after insertion and then periods gradually getting less until now I have almost no bleeding every month.
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I had MAJOR problems with the hormones in the pill. The hormones in Mirena are trace amounts and they stay localized to the uterus so they are not in the bloodstream as much.
As to how it works, I agree with what the previous person wrote. The hormones keep the uterine lining thin, making the uterus inhospitable for implantation (I definitely notice this because I never get that bloated, heavy feeling like I used to). That is why the menstrual flow is so light, for most Mirena users. But I think the device itself also makes the environment hostile to sperm in the first place.
As to how it works, I agree with what the previous person wrote. The hormones keep the uterine lining thin, making the uterus inhospitable for implantation (I definitely notice this because I never get that bloated, heavy feeling like I used to). That is why the menstrual flow is so light, for most Mirena users. But I think the device itself also makes the environment hostile to sperm in the first place.
I got the Mirena.
I've had horrible experiances with hormone BC. horrible.. including 3 m/c and possibly another m/c that I just always *felt* like I had been pregnant..
anyway. So I was wary of using the Mirena since it has some hormones in it.
But I spoke with aLOT of women who had it, and my dr. said that occasionally he does blood tests in hormone sensitive women who get the Mirena and none of them have shown the extra progesterone.
So I got it 5 weeks after Elosia was boirn and so far I LOVE it.
I don't know it's there, I've had no side effects, and I still don't have my period back. (so the iud didn't bring it back as I had feared).
alot of ladies report shorter lighter periods with the Mirena. but hte Copper T (para guard) is known for giving you a heavier crampier period.
HTH
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I've had horrible experiances with hormone BC. horrible.. including 3 m/c and possibly another m/c that I just always *felt* like I had been pregnant..
anyway. So I was wary of using the Mirena since it has some hormones in it.
But I spoke with aLOT of women who had it, and my dr. said that occasionally he does blood tests in hormone sensitive women who get the Mirena and none of them have shown the extra progesterone.
So I got it 5 weeks after Elosia was boirn and so far I LOVE it.
I don't know it's there, I've had no side effects, and I still don't have my period back. (so the iud didn't bring it back as I had feared).
alot of ladies report shorter lighter periods with the Mirena. but hte Copper T (para guard) is known for giving you a heavier crampier period.
HTH
I agree, it's just something people need to be aware of. When I was considering IUD, nobody told me of this. I had to ask if it was a possibility. It made the difference for me. You can make your own decision, but everyone should have all the information.
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I see your point and agree that women do need to make informed decisions. I don't consider a fertilized egg to be a child yet, but that's a WHOLE other discussion for a different time and a different place.
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We're on the same page, though, that more information is better - whether or not that factors into the decision making on getting an IUD depends on your POV. I respect your position, though.
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I had the paraguard, and loved it, but after two years still using it I found out I was pregnant with twins. Not a great success rate, in my opinion!!!
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Just thought I'd chime in again on the getting pregnant afterward. I got my first Mirena out in December and was pregnant in February.
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(At 39 yeras old, too.) I'm now more than a year into my second Mirena and love it, love it, love it.
On the other issue, fertilized eggs fail to implant naturally all the time, so it's no big deal as far as I'm concerned.
On the other issue, fertilized eggs fail to implant naturally all the time, so it's no big deal as far as I'm concerned.
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