Mirena crash or pregnant?

srcain14

I had my Mirena removed on Aug. 2nd and experienced what I thought was AF the next 3 days after removal. DH & I are TTC. I have been experiencing pregnancy symptoms: sore breasts, nausea, headaches, cramping, fatigue, indigestion, and even cravings. I am now currently 1 week late for AF but HPT's are negative and no sign of AF. Is it possible that I am pregnant and it's still too early if I ovulated later than expected? Or is this the Mirena crash that I am experiencing? Has anyone experienced this and turned out pregnant? I would love to hear some stories!

LnR70707

If you are pregnant enough for symptoms, it would show up on an HPT.

Spookster

They make tests to tell you if your pregnant,they are cheaper if you buy in bulk!

Kestrel84

The body kind of freaks out a little after you discontinue BC.  I'd be surprised if you got pregnant right away since it may even take your body awhile to ovulate.

kje120

You could be pregnant, but more likely your body is adjusting to being off birth control.  The only way to know is to take a test. We can't help you with that.

srcain14

I have taken a few HPT's, including one yesterday (6 days late for AF) that was negative.  I think I will wait a few days before testing again.  I was just wondering if anyone else experienced anything similar to this after Mirena.  I'm stuck in a limbo of no AF & negative HPT's and I'm ready for AF to show or a BFP.

SCSmith2011

srcain14:

I have taken a few HPT's, including one yesterday (6 days late for AF) that was negative.  I think I will wait a few days before testing again.  I was just wondering if anyone else experienced anything similar to this after Mirena.  I'm stuck in a limbo of no AF & negative HPT's and I'm ready for AF to show or a BFP.

If you don't know if and/or when you ovulated then you don't really know if you're late. All you can do is either keep testing or wait for AF to show.

PrimRoseMama

How are we supposed to know? Could be weirdness coming off BC or you are pregnant. Only way to know is wait.

Silly logic!

srcain14

I have not been temping, but I did have EWCM Aug. 27th & 28th.  DH & I have been BD every other day pretty much all month.  So my guess is that I O'd on Aug. 29th (which is later than what I was expecting).  So there is a possibility that it is still too early to tell.  I think the "pregnancy symptoms" were just from my body adjusting. 

coraggiosa

I was a hormonal mess when I went of BC a couple of years ago. Your body is likely trying to reset itself without the hormones from the Mirena. If the tests are negative, you probably aren't pregnant. 

If you go 60 days without having another period, call your doctor. In the meantime, test once a week until you do get your period.  

angelchild24

Yes, it could be too early.

Yes, it could be from just having your Mirena removed.

Yes, you could be pregnant if you had unprotected sex.

Keep testing once a week until AF, BFP, or 60 days. Read the newbie link, check out Fertility Friend and do some lurking.

Good luck to you!

srcain14

Really the purpose of the post was to see if anyone else had experienced anything like this.  But I guess I was not very clear with my title for the post.  I do appreciate the feedback as I have been trying not to go insane while waiting for a BFP or AF.

peanutmuse

srcain14:

Really the purpose of the post was to see if anyone else had experienced anything like this.  But I guess I was not very clear with my title for the post.  I do appreciate the feedback as I have been trying not to go insane while waiting for a BFP or AF.

A few PPs mentioned that it can take a while for your body to get back to normal after BC (any type of BC). So I guess if you read between the lines, yes, other people have experienced it. No need to worry or go insane. Just wait out the 60 days, test once a week till then, and then call your doctor if there is no change. Good luck!

Staceyew

srcain14:

I have not been temping, but I did have EWCM Aug. 27th & 28th.  DH & I have been BD every other day pretty much all month.  So my guess is that I O'd on Aug. 29th (which is later than what I was expecting).  So there is a possibility that it is still too early to tell.  I think the "pregnancy symptoms" were just from my body adjusting. 

If you did indeed O on 8/29 you'd still be in the 2WW.  Try testing again on Sunday.  If you don't get a positive HPT Sunday, POAS everyweek until either AF shows or you hit CD 60.  If you hit CD 60 without either AF or a BFP contact your doctor.

You should really sign up for Fertility Friend, it will help you figure out your cycles.

pgermain11

I had my Mirena out in December and until about 3 months I had the shittiest symptoms. It'll get better. 

rissa06

When Mirena was removed on July 26th, I had pg like symptoms.  It was awful.  Sore boobs, bloated, nausea, indigestion...my first af after Mirena was really light and now my second af was earlier then my normal cycle and very heavy.

srcain14

Thank you ladies!  AF finally came yesterday.  Just glad to know where I'm at in my cycle!  Hopefully things will go back to normal.

curlylocks3

When I had my Mirena out I started bleeding a week later and had three days of bleeding. That was followed by a longer-than-usual cycle for me and my real first period.
I'd just give it some time- keep testing at least once a week until your period shows up. Good luck!