Wondering about Mirena side effects

Zoogy

I have been researching the mirena since I have an appt to get one inserted tomorrow. Did anyone experience weight gain with it? What about mood swings, depression, acne? I have read a ton online about women gaining a lot of weight on it and that is not what I want since I have a lot to lose. I am starting to question if this is the best option now.

Bakler

I gained 5 pounds in the first two weeks after I got it. It puffed my tummy out the same way the pill did.

Dobie_Mama

No weight gain for me.  I didn't have any side effects at all.  I do horribly on every type of BCP I've tried but I loved Mirena.

Laroogirl

Dobie_Mama:

No weight gain for me.  I didn't have any side effects at all.  I do horribly on every type of BCP I've tried but I loved Mirena.

Ditto this!  The only side effect I have noticed is some vaginal dryness.  Easily fixed with lube though!  I am at my pp weight and I have had Mirena for almost a year.  No PMS symptoms, lighter periods, and sometimes I don't have a period at all. 

wcp

I've liked my Mirena.  Only side effects were spotting for the first 2-3 mos. after insertion and lighter periods (not a bad thing!).

estherandgeoff2

No weight gain for me. I lost weight up until I stopped BF-ing. I have noticed more severe PMS symptoms for me. And I have had occasional spotting. Other than that I'm very happy with it.

Punk*Mommy

I hate my Mirena and I will be making an appointment soon to get it removed (I've had it since mid August of 2008).

I had spotting/bleeding for 3 months afterward. THEN, my cycle went to it's current pattern which is 2 week long AFs, with 2 weeks of no AF in between. Not to mention it has also made me gain weight. I really thought that my period would be lesser or non-existent, not LONGER.

LonghornMomma

I have had mine in for a year (july 2008) now with mixed feelings.  I was just about to give up at the 3 month mark with constant cramping and spotting...then boom....it was all gone.  i loved it!  Then once monthly i would get a very light period and nothing else.

Then about March of 2009 my periods were totally gone.  I dont spot or anything each month but the emotional part is bad.  i can feel my period coming almost 2 weeks before with irritability, sleepyness and everything else.  i had bad pregnancy symptoms...so bad that i have been to the doc twice since.  i have had no weight gain at all though.

for now....im keeping it in.  For advice.....i would tell you to just pay attention to your body and listen to others experiences, but dont base your opinion off others.  everyone seems to be WAY different on how it effects theiur body.  good luck!!!