My Experience: Mirena IUC Birth Control
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My Name is Stephanie. That's me in the picture on the right. I made the choice to use the Mirena IUD as my method of birth control back in June of '07. I researched everything about the Mirena birth control except actual mirena experience. Perhaps if I had I may not have chose to get the Mirena birth control due to all of the Mirena side effects there seem to be but nonetheless, I do not regret my choice.
I chose the Mirena IUC birth control because I am terrible at remembering to take medications. I wanted a no fuss, no work birth controlthat would allow me the security of knowing that for the next 5 years unless I decide otherwise, I will not be having any more children. I didn't want anything permanent but I do want the option to have children later on if I choose to do so.
IUD Birth Control
What is the Mirena IUC?
The Mirena IUC is an estrogen-free intrauterine contraceptive device that is 99.9% effective in preventing pregnancy. The small contraceptive device is inserted by your doctor into the the vagina, passed the cervix and implanted in the uterus. The Mirena IUD is a T-shaped plastic device that slowly releases small amounts of the hormone Levonorgestrel. It works by:
- Block sperm from reaching or fertilizing your egg
- Make the lining of your uterus thin (this may also result in benefits like less menstrual bleeding over time)
- Stop the release of your egg from your ovary (but this is not the way it works in most cases)
The 2 Month Mirena Spotting Period
Imagine your longest normal period. 7 days? 8? Now imagine having a period for almost 2 months and with constant cramping. I have never really had intense cramping during my periods, but during this 2 month period, there were many moments when all I wanted to do was lay down against the side of the couch.
MY Mirena Experience: Getting The Mirena IUC
The day I went to have the IUC inserted I had no idea what I was in for. I have dealt with some pretty serious physically painful experiences but this definetly found it self up near the top of the "Sh** that's painful" list. Put this one up for my first Mirena side effect Now, the Mirena Website says the following in their faq:
Q. Will it hurt?
A. Some women may experience some discomfort while Mirena is being placed. Uterine cramps, which feel like menstrual cramps, and dizziness may also occur, but typically disappear within a day or two. Notify your healthcare professional if pain and other symptoms persist.
The registered nurse at my doctors office was a wee bit more accurate and told me "some women say it just feels mildy uncomfortable, others will grip the table and scream" Which one do you think I was? I learned that day from my mirena experience that I am a gripper and a screamer. The nurses at the nurses station just outside my room, also learned this that same day.
It hurt, it was painful, and I was cramped up for hours afterwards. I could not tell you what the pain was, but I do remember saying the same thing I said during the 13 hours the doctors tried to induce my labor. They had incorrectly inserted the inducement medication causing the most extremely uncomfortable feeling I've ever had. My catch phrase? "I am never doing this ever again" Of course, in about 4 years one of these will happen again. Time will tell which one wins out.
I Am Happy With Mirena
After the 2 months of heavy spotting, my periods disappeared. Only once a few months later did I have any sign of a period and that was just some light spotting caused by a medication I was on. I terminated the medication for other reasons, and the spotting went away again.
Other then that, thanks to my Mirena birth control, my period is non-existent. I consider this Mirena side effects to be a good one. I never have any cramping anymore, and I rarely even think about my IUD contraceptive. I've heard some stories from women very unhappy with their IUD's and say they experience many Mirena side effects. Me, not so much. The first 2 months were an inconvenience, but I don't regret my decision to get the Mirena IUD contraceptive.
However, with that said, I hesitate to recommend the Mirena IUD birth control device to my friends. If you have serious trouble remembering to take your birth control, then yes consider Mirena for your contraceptive needs. If you can remember you birth control, do the research before you opt for this method
Mirena And Weight Gain
Have You Experienced Weight Gain With Mirena?
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The Mirena site makes it very clear that "Won't cause significant Mirena weight gain". Significant must be subjective. Over the past 2 years, my total Mirena weight gain has been 25+lbs.. This most likely is also due to some stress experienced this past year, but I do beleive Mirena Weight gain plays a key role.
Mirena and Sex
I was lucky to have a understanding and patient boyfriend while going through this process with getting used to the Mirena IUD. More then once we had to stop because he could actually feel the plastic strings of the Mirena coming through my cervix during sex.
The Mirena strings are in place for removal and HAVE to be there, but they didn't have to be that long. The same registered nurse was able to cut them a little small and curl the ends. Only twice since then has he ever made comments about them.
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Your Mirena Experience?
My Mirena experience was very "typical". Upon insertion, I did feel the light cramping. Then I bled, for about 2-3 months as expected, but then - just like that... no more period!! I was like OMG!! Love this! I had it for 5 years, shortly after my little one was born and I've gone again to have it taken out and replaced. Thankfully, I've never experienced any significant weight gain or any crazy side effects. I absolutely loved it and don't intend on removing it until I'm ready to have more children.
Removal was a breeze! It took all of 5 seconds and I hardly felt a thing (slight discomfort when it passed through my cervix...but NOTHING like getting it inserted).
I had it removed an hour ago and I don't have any cramping or bleeding. I'll update in a couple of days. I'm so happy that it's gone...big sense of relief. Now I'm just crossing my fingers that the side effects will go away fairly quickly.
Hey everyone! So I posted a couple of days ago about wanting to get my Mirena removed and I have an appointment to do so tomorrow. Just a heads up on costs:
Called my gyno...was going to cost $190 because insurance won't cover the removal of Mirena...just the insertion.
Called Planned Parenthood...Cost is $44, but if you do a consultation for other forms of birth control (no obligation to get on another form of BC though) it's FREE.
I'll let you all know how the removal goes. I'm so excited to get this thing out, but a little nervous about the adjustment period afterwards. Oh well--I'm sure it'll be worth it. :-)
I've only had the mirena for a month now but I can tell you from experience it was more painfull than the doctor will tell you.It only takes a couple of minutes for a well trained doctor to place it though,or believe me I would not have been able to stand the utter uncomfortablness any longer,time will only tell if it actually will help my excessive bleeding during my periods.I have had constant spotting since I had it.Hopefully there will be no weight gain from the iud, since no one told me that it could be a side effect.I have had sex twice since I had the iud I couln't tell it was ther and neither could my partner.I have no desire for sex now though and that was never a problem for me before, and i have some light acne also never a problem in my life. If you plan on getting the mirena please find out all you can before you do to see if it is something you can handle for 5 years.
I went into my gynocologist a few weeks ago and requested that I get off the depo shot (after being on it for 3 years) because it was the worst experience ever. I had alot of the same symptoms that girls on mirena had. I was always moody, had high anxiety, was breaking out everywhere, bloating, cramping, gained weight, but worst of all my sex drive was completely gone! It was ruining my relationship. It made me turn into a grouch.. Just the thought of cuddling and having my boyfriend touching me irritated me. It was horrible. But my nurse talked me into Mirena.. and I have seen commercials for it and I always thought it was JUST for people with kids or that were married? I dont know why I thought that but I havent ever had kids and I am not married, but I got my Mirena placed in yesterday. I wish I would have seen all these comments before hand so I could have mentioned them to my doctor. Anyway, the 'insertion' was absolutely horrible for me, I felt like I was losing my virginity all over again. And the cramping afterwards SUCKED!! I had to take one of my old painkillers I had lying around from when I got my wisdom teeth taken out.
I guess for now Im just going to wait it out a lil and hope that im one of the few that does good with mirena.
However im wondering if alot of you are first time birth control users (meaning mirena is the first kind of BC you have ever tried).. because im sure if you were on something before (like how i was on the shot) mirena cant be much worse than that because mirena releases extremely lower dosages (since its right in your uteris where it needs to be) than the shot, pill, patch, etc. So you would think with lower dosages comes lower side effects?!!!?
but I guess not....?!
just relize the side effect (weight gain) was told that would not happen by my doctor (she better run) getting it out soon..hopefully can lose the extra pounds......NOT HAPPY
I'm reading some of these comments and going "What?'. I've had the Mirena IUD for 6 years (had it changed out last year) and I am loving it! I worry less, never had any problems with it not even when it was placed in. No cramps, no mood swings, no wieght gain, no complaints from the husband,and the best of all, no periods. Its just apart of me now. My husband and I are planning on extending our family and I will keep you all inform on how it goes. I would definantly recommend it to those that are thinking about waiting. if it works for me it will work for others!
I've had the Mirena for about a year now. I getting it out as soon as I can get an appointment. It started out great, no worrying about pills or periods. But as time has gone on I've started bleeding a little more every month. I have cramping almost constantly, and my breasts feel weird (I knew I was pregnant because they felt funny, now they feel like that all the time). I can't really say how much weight is from the Mirena, I lost alot of weight while breast feeding, but I can tell you I'm 5 lbs away from being the same weight I was when I went to my last dr appointment before having my twins. =( On top of all that, my DH says it makes me crazy and he can feel it. I wouldn't suggest anyone getting the Mirena, but I'm sure it affects everyone differently.
I had my Mirena put in on Feb 26, 2009. No weight gain, no periods, no discomfort...nothing. But my libido is nonexistant. I can barely tolerate the way my boyfriend smells and tastes (he's a clean guy...I used to LOVE wearing his shirts to bed because he smelled so good) and just the thought of being intimate is borderline repulsive. This thing could ruin my relationship. As birth control, it's been great for me...but I could lose the man I love becuase my hormones are going crazy.
Has anyone else had this problem? Seriously, the ONLY downside is the nose-dive in my libido. I'm going to get it removed as soon as possible and tell my gyno exactly what I'm going through.
I have had my Mirena in for about 9 months now. I still get cramps, sometimes bad ones, but other than that i have NO COMPLAINTS. It was worth the pain for the first few days, and i have had no weight gain really. I havent had a full period for months and when i do have any bleeding it is extremely light a light pad is fine to use. Sometimes my boyfriend can feel my strings but its nothing major. I dread getting it taken out because im not sure how that goes, and i know i will need to get it in again after having a child because i cannot be on many forms of birth control (had a blood clot and a pulmanary embolism from the nuva ring). I think its a great option and I am happy i decided to get it. Planned Parenthood did it for free, so that was a plus!
I have had the mirena for over two and a half years now, and got it removed today. It was a great no-worry birth control... but the side effects were not worth it. I have had alot of weight gain, and my libido has been slim to none (Which has never been an issue for me)
I've had the Mirena for almost 2 yrs now!! i've had no problems at all.I'm very happy with this type of birth control!! I have told all my friends and family about Mirena!!
I've had my Mirena for just over 4 years now and have decided to have it taken out to give my body a break from the hormones. The experience has been fantastic and I highly recommend the Mirena for other girls who don't enjoy the pill. I agree the insertion was mildly uncomfortable but nothing serious. I've enjoyed not having to worry about contraception for years at a time. I agree that initially I was slightly paranoid the thing would fall out and I would be none the wiser, but honestly it has worked out really well for me. As for weight gain the pill was a nightmare for me, but I actually lost weight on the Mirena!
If you can afford it and want to try something easy, I say give it a go and leave time for your body to adjust - it could make your life much simpler :)
Today is Day 4... I had it inserted 1pm Thursday. I have never had any children nor was I on my period (recently finished). It was an extremely sharp cramp when they measured & another when inserted. Just a quick cramp, but enough to make me jump off the table the first time. The experienced gyno & nurse warned if I jumped during the actual insertion it could be misplaced or puncture through the uterus wall causing internal bleeding... I held myself down. The whole thing took about ten minutes and most of that being talk/ preparing, and I left within five minutes of it being inserted. I had taken advil prior to the appt, but nothing prepared me for a few hours later..
Around 3pm I was home (thankfully) and the cramps set in strong and quickly. Soon I was nauseous, vomiting, and could not move off my bathroom floor. These came in waves, less often and less severe for the next few days. I am shedding the uterus lining, leaving very minimal dark spotting and a strong odor.
The doctor said 3 days without anything up there (tampons, sex, anything!) because of the increased risk of infection after being in the uterus. The birth control should be effective immediately.
I personally do not feel moody. My appetite is back to normal, it was much lower while I was nauseous the last few days. I am working, living my life, and looking forward to seeing my boyfriend tonight :)
I got the Mirena in Jan 09. I had all of symptoms everyone hates (mood swings, weight gain). I had it removed on Aug 13. and immediately felt better. Here is my question: Is it normal to still be bleeding now? It is off and on but mostly on. While it is not alway heavy enough for a pad, I am still concerned. I've had some blood clots and some days only notice it when I wipe. It is making me crazy and seriously messing with my sex life with my husband. How long should this last?
I Love it!!! I have gained weight on all others I have tried and have had no problems with this one at all. If your thinking about it... and you and your Dr. think it could be right for you.. GO FOR IT!! I have had it for a year and a half now. My peroid is very mild and light and stays pretty regual, almnost more spotting then anything.
Have had Mirena 3.5 years. First 2 months were rough, but it's been great ever since. Until about 2 months ago. Now, about 2 days per week I have severe cramping, lower backaches & lots of old blood clot discharge. I also have had a significant weight gain over the 3.5 years, but I don't know whether or not I can attribute it solely to Mirena. Has anyone else had these side effects later in the treatment?
I would say go for it. This is not a seriously painful experience. I got it done yesterday and I think the worst part of it is the cramps afterwards. The procedure itself took about 5 min and was slightly uncomfortable but not something that isn't managable. I do have a great Doc so that may have made the difference. I don't have any kids yet, but think it's a great thing...so far so good.
I decided to get the mirena after a miscarriage I already have two kids with high risk pregnancies and after losing the third I decided no more...So I just had mine put in today..omg did it hurt. I still am cramping 8 hrs later from the front all the way into my lower back with light spotting...I hope the pain will stop soon and the bloating!!!
More Information About Mirena IUD
- Mirena Website
- Offiicial FDA information, side effects, and uses
- Cure Zone: Mirena IUD Support Forum
Just like with many birth control methods, what works for some does not work for all. Some women do not have an easy experience with Mirena IUD.
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Erica H. says:
3 days ago
i had mine put in on 10/21/09, it was the absolute worst thing ever! normally they do not give this to people who havn't had kids, even though i know some who have got it and said it wasn't that bad. other have said even tho they had 1 kid their dr. wouldn't give it to them. personally after what i went through, if i knew anything before other than how great the doctor said it would be, i wouldn't have got it. i felt like i was in labor. i had mascara all over my face from holding my hands to my eyes and crying/screaming the whole time from the pain. even now i have severe cramping too the point i can't walk or move at all. i was given perks for the pain, and i'm going back to the doctors today to see why it hurts so bad and i have bad break through bleeding. i also feel like i've gained weight and thats not something i need to do. and my husband hates that he can feel the strings b/c they poke him. i don't know about anyone else, but the strings poke me and cause instant cramps.. no one ever said anything about that to me. it was the worst idea ever. i may be married, but i think i'm going to get this removed today, and start using condoms again. no side effects..