Mirena IUD Side Effects 
turtlemom95
22 y
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I was wondering if anyone has had similar problems with the Mirena IUD that I have experienced.
I had the IUD inserted on May 23, 2003. It is now 3 months after the insertion.
I went back to the doctor on June 20 to have it checked (their normal practice.) At that time all, appeared fine. The only complaint I had on that 1 month check up was bleeding.
Well, here I am 2 months later (total 3 months) and I am still bleeding much more than expected. I cannot even ascertain when my last period was. I have probably had about 3 weeks of no bleeding in the entire time. This is not heavy bleeding, but still noticable and requires a tampon.
Additionally, I have had 2 other disturbing side effects. The first is vaginal dryness. It is much more difficult to become appropriately lubricated, regardless of my arousal level. The second is loss of sex drive. Every day feels like it used to the few days preceeding my period - lacking interest in sex. Previously, when I had normal clcyes, I had the expected days in the month where vaginal secretions were greater than others, but never had trouble becoming lubricated.
In the few days preceeding my period, it was less than the rest of the month, but it still did not hinder sex like is the case now. Also, I clearly had more sex drive prior to this IUD.
Has anyone experienced anything similar?
I am so frustrated with this I am about to go to the doctor to have it removed. I have had sex with my husband not more than about 10 times in 3 months. We cannot even consider oral sex, as I simply don't know when I'll start bleeding.
Right now, I'm having what I think might be a "regular" period. It's hard to tell because the bleeding amount and pattern is not like what I used to experience. The frustration is that I've been bleeding for 13 days with this round - so I can't tell if it's a period or not.
Anyone who has had similar experiences or has advice, please respond! Again, I'm headed to the doc to have this removed if these symptoms don't subside soon.
Thanks.
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- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects amy1231
22 y
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MoreThis is a reply to # 69,720Yep Same here! Not sure if its too late and you already got yours out. I had 4 months of bleeding with only about 7 days that I did not bleed. Now one year later Im getting it out. I have weird episodes for 2-4 days with severe abdominal pain. Not cramping but a sore feeling. At times I feel alot of pressure like Im having a baby. Hurts to walk or sit. This was not at all worth it.
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects charitylee
20 y
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This is a reply to # 69,733I was wondering I have had my Iud in for almost 5 months and I have bled almost the whole time like spotting but enought to cover my undies..i have stopped maybe 7 days out of 5 months and thats all..should i go to the doc?
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects aernst
20 y
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MoreThis is a reply to # 69,733i had mine inserted in Jan. i got my period in feb.,mar., but not april or may
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects fallon goodson
20 y
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This is a reply to # 71,382hi, i have mirena for almost a year now. I am tired all the time, i have no sex drive at all, i crap alot and i have pain in my lower back. i thought this was suppost to be a good thing. The first time i missed my period i thought that i was pregnant. I was scared. I have alot of discharg that has an odor. I have alos gained some weight. I wanna find something to help me. I paid 500.00 fo this and i really dont wanna waist that money and have it removed but i think im gonna have to if any one has any advise i would love to hear it. Im only 22 and dont wanna have this for the next 4 years. THANKS
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects sugarrae_girl
20 y
65,995
This is a reply to # 71,576I was reading your message regarding the Mirena IUD, I know you posted a long time ago but I thought this might help you. I had the IUD placed earlier this year after the Depo shot, I also continued to bleed and had a lot of discharge. I had other problems that eventually let me to take mine out, migraines and systemic candidiasis. My alternative nurse pracitioner told me that when someone is on a birthcontrol and specifically this one, it is only a progesterone only BC, so therefore your body kind of decreases greatly or stops producing it, and one of the signs that you are actually progesterone deficient, estrogen dominant is constant bleeding. BC also causes hormonal imbalances which can lead to candida infections which might be the discharge you are experiencing. I don't know if any of this weill help, i was just reading some of the old postings on Mirena IUD and it caught my eye. Toodles.
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects sugarrae_girl
20 y
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- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects fallon goodson
20 y
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- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects oklahomamom
16 y
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This is a reply to # 69,733I have had my IUD in for almost a year now. I have been suffering with extreme migraines. I was sent to get my vision checked and blood work done and an MRI done to try to find what was causing these migraines. Everything came back normal and healthy. Since then i have been suffering with periods that last anywhere from 1 day to almost two weeks. It varies and is sometimes heavy and sometimes light. I have been deeply frustrated by how much my husband and i have paid out of pocket for this. It has cost us alot of money. I am a nurse and my husband is in the health field. We have deeply regretted this choice and will not recommend it to others. I am having mine removed Tuesday of next week. I would like to ask how painful this might be? The insertion process was very painful to me. I cramped for days. I have suffered with hot flashes, night sweats, and Acne on my body and slight weight gain. All this time i have been thinking its just me. When i speak to healthcare providers they rave about this IUD. I think Mirena has been very decietful about their product. I cannot wait to get this removed. I also do not want to try any other hormones, but we aren't quite ready to add to our family. Frustrated!!! Soooo good to finaly hear other women having similar issues. Thanks!!
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects mamaj
16 y
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This is a reply to # 1,347,289Hello!
As long as your IUD is still in place, removal should be easy-mine was a snap. Best of luck to you! (So you know-many poster view messages chronologically go to page 102-you are less likely to get a response when you post off older threads)
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects mamaj
16 y
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- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects charitylee
20 y
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- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects amy1231
22 y
67,630
This is a reply to # 69,720Yep Same here! Not sure if its too late and you already got yours out. I had 4 months of bleeding with only about 7 days that I did not bleed. Now one year later Im getting it out. I have weird episodes for 2-4 days with severe abdominal pain. Not cramping but a sore feeling. At times I feel alot of pressure like Im having a baby. Hurts to walk or sit. This was not at all worth it.
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects banana70
21 y
65,373
This is a reply to # 69,734Hello, I would like to know if having the mirena removed got rid of the soreness and discomfort problems you were having. I am having the same and am thinking of having it taken out after 18 mths after I have recently had same problems, Many thanks.
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects banana70
21 y
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- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects sadmom
22 y
66,294
This is a reply to # 69,720I've had horrible side effects too. I quit having my period as I was told I would but after having the iud for about 8-9 months, I began
having 2 periods a month. Both were fairly light but I would have PMS with both. I had two periods for about 4 months and now it's quit
again. However, I still have awful pms with heavy Depression and skin problems. I'm ready to get this out of my body. I was told
it was me and not the iud and who knows, maybe it is? Anybody out there who has experienced something similar?
Tired of feeling awful!- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects lawolfe
22 y
65,252
This is a reply to # 69,866Hi,
I suspect I am having trouble with the Mirena too. I had the Mirena inserted in March 2003. Everything seemed fine until just recently, however. I've had abdominal cramps, fatigue, weight gain, bloating, headaches, and nausea. I went to a general practitioner to rule out other causes. My bloodwork came back normal, so I am back to suspecting Mirena. I work out 5-6 days a week and am very careful about what I eat. I am typically a very healthy person and am perplexed by my symptoms. I am not depressed and continue to maintain my workout schedule despite feeling "yucky!"
All of the medical information I have read on Mirena touts it as a wonderful form of contraception for moms. I have not found any medical opinions online which counter this. Side-effects are described as minimal because of the "localized" action of the hormone in the Mirena. However, clearly for some of us, side effects are bothersome enough to cause us to get online to get some answers. Maybe I'm in the statistically insignificant group of users who is having a problem with Mirena. My symptoms are not insignificant to me, though, so I am seriously considering having it removed.
Any others have Mirena removed and see improvement in their symptoms?
Lisa
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects #9381
22 y
64,295
This is a reply to # 69,889I am having some of the same problems it sounds like. I got the Mirena IUD in about 4 months ago and everything has been fine until now. I dont' really have a period to speak up, but...I do have PMS. I have had severe back pain for about 3 weeks now. It feels very weird. Sometimes it feels like I am in labor or having VERY bad cramps. I just feel terrible. I have an appt to go to my regular doctor to see if anything is wrong with my back, but I have a feeling it's this IUD. I also feel tired alot. I had to pay alot of money for this IUD which was not covered by insurance so I hate to have it removed unless I'm sure, but I really feel terrible all the time.
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects-Similar ... catherinemc316
21 y
66,279
This is a reply to # 69,918I had Mirena inserted in April of 2003 and experienced light bleeding daily for the first two months, since June I have experienced normal periods with no side effects. However, since December I have had a thick mucus, sometimes tinged with blood (which has nessecitated the daily use of a pantyliner, and constant lower back pain, similar to labor pains. I am also very tired as other members have described. I truly do not want to remove it, does anyone have any other suggestions regarding the treatment of these symtoms. Thanks
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects-Similar ... livnthegdlif
21 y
65,123
This is a reply to # 70,128I had the Paraguard IUD for years and loved it!! Everyone I knew that had it loved it. No side effects or weight gain. I had it removed thinking of having another baby but plans change. I went to have my paraguard put back in when my new doctor highly recommended the Mirena. He told me that it had no side effects and would keep me from having a period which sounded good. I made a mistake!!! I went back to him because the PMS was so bad I felt suicidal and he put me on antidepressants, which I never took. He also told me that it was me not the Mirena. I have break outs, I have gained 20 lbs in three months, and have not been able to wear my rings in a month. Again, he tells me that it is me, not the mirena!! I feel bloated and swollen all the time. I am glad to see that it's not me. I am going to get my paraguard back. If there is anyone considering an IUD, a paraguard is alot better!! Not all IUDs are the same and the Paraguard is manufactured by ortho, not some off the wall company. I hope I have contributed something to this forum, because you have all helped me know I'm not crazy!!
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects-Similar ... knowledgehungry
21 y
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This is a reply to # 70,128i have very painful periods and blood clots and I could have a period 1 every month or 2 to 3 in a month and a half. sometimes i can't get out of bed for the pain is to much. I been through all kinds of tests and everything normal. someone said a hysterectomy is the way to go. is it???
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects-Similar ... knowledgehungry
21 y
63,215
This is a reply to # 70,128hello,
i sort of have the same problem with the excesive discharge taking over my pantyliners. i believe that my iud is the paragaurde thoug, i haven't had much touble with it, just the moisture and the color looks like it is a little blood tinged. i don't think i have an std or anything, i only have one partner which is my husband. and i really do feel that he is faithful. he has no problems in his private area that makes me concerned about him making me have the symptoms that i do. i was just telling him this morning that i want to get my iud taken out for the fact that it is very unconfortable having to change pantyliners so often and being embarassed of the staining i have left on them. i am glad i found that i am not alone. this is just the kind of female talk i was looking for. i often look to the older women in my family to see if the changes i go through in life with my body is normal, and well they are all not that open minded. i hope i get this problem resolved as well as you.- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects-Similar ... honeypoo
20 y
62,818
This is a reply to # 70,520Hi everybody.This is my first time on this site. I have literally fallen off of my chair!!I had my Mirena inserted in Germany after the birth of my son 3+1/2 years ago. My gyno's wife had it, he said there were absolutely no side affects, no weight gain.I have never been the same since.My period just stopped about a year ago,but alot of spotting. Cramps,weak,permanent cramps are one of my #1 complaints.I've gained appr.30 pounds,of which I take sole blame for 10.I always feel bloated,well I am,and tired.The terrible pressure,crampy feeling in my pelvic region never goes away. At first I thought it might have fallen out of place, but after 2 years of 6 month check ups I stopped thinking that and now I accept this terrible feeling as an everyday permanent part of my life. Yes, vaginal wetness does come back,you don't have periods and it's a good birth control,but either manufacturers are hiding something or they just plain don't know what we are all experiencing.IMy glands under my right arm are more swollen too. Has anyone also experienced thirst more than usual? You ladies have woken me up and I want to get this THING out of me, but I don't have the money now.Are there any risks taking it out?Nothing can be worse than keeping it in,we still don't know the long term side affects, do we? Please respond to me, I need it, and Thanks,I really thought It was in my head that it could be this iud doing this to me.
- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects-Similar ... petras
20 y
62,877
This is a reply to # 71,168Hi,
I lasted exactly 8 days with Mirena. I have just had it replaced with a plain copper IUD.
I told the doctors that, years ago, after coming off the pill I noticed that my legs weren't hurting anymore. I went back on the pill and straight away the burning sensation came back to my legs. So I stopped taking the pill. After having my daughter in 2000 I tried the minipill. Same thing, my legs were hurting.
The doctors assured me that the amount of hormones were miniscule in Mirena and stayed local to the uterus. Well, I don't think so. After having the IUD inserted Monday last week, by Sunday my legs were on fire. I rang the hospital, got an appointment, bought myself a copper IUD and told them to change it over.
That was yesterday. I feel better already. I agree about the cramping feeling in the pelvic region aswell.
My advice is: get it out and go for something non-hormonal. As a last resort I would even rather have my tubes tied. If this IUD doesn't work out, I will just have it taken out and rethink the situation. But I am sure of one thing: I will take no more hormones!- Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects-Similar ... sissyl32
20 y
61,956
This is a reply to # 71,209Hi, I got the Mirena IUD in Feb. of 2004. My doctor advised this and I believed her like we usually do believe our doctors. That was the worst thing I could have done. Just 3 days ago, I went to the emergency room with a fever, soreness and tenderness in my lower abdomen, and pain in general in my back and stomach. I had a severe pelvic infection caused by my IUD. Now I am facing having it removed and I am so mad. I wanted my tubes tied to start with and my doc talked me out of that. I have had no period hardly at all which is ok, but I have had so many other side effects it is unreal. Sleeplessness, moody, pain, headaches, and painful intercourse and of course no sex drive. This is very unlike me and I am so glad to hear I am not alone in this. I will have this removed on March 30 and I am really scared to have it done and worried about what to do about birth control. I cant take pill because my sister had a stroke at age of 17 cause by them. So I am really in a fix. I with my doc would have just did what I wanted and tied my tubes. But she assured me it was safe and dependable. I have gained 29 pounds in the 14 months I have had it and am looking forward to getting my life back. I will warn everyone I can against this device and hope I can make a difference.
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