Anyone have/had an IUD? Considering one...

MissLMS · September 2011

I'm considering getting an IUD... the mirena. But, some of the possible side effects scare me.

Anyone had one or have friends that have the mirena? Thoughts on it?

I need to get back on some kind of BC... I was on the pill but haven't been on it since DH and I got married 5 years ago. Not thrilled to get back on the pill so I was looking into other options. TIA!

SeasideBride06 · September 2011

I considered it, but after asking advice on the other boards, I pretty much talked myself out of it. Amelia is almost 6 months old, and I still have not made a decision about birth control. I really do not want to go back on the pill, and we still are not 100% sure about more kids, so we don't want to go ahead with his vasectomy either.

noah80 · September 2011

I had the Mirena IUD about 3 years ago. Not having to worry anout taking a pill everyday was awesome, but it caused me to have terrible acne that nothing would remedy. I never had acne before so I can only assume that it was the different hormone in it was the culprit. I had it removed after 2 years because I couldn't deal with the terrible cyst like bumps that showed up everywhere on my face neck and back and I completely cleared up after about 2 months. Hope this helps.

lilcrablegs · September 2011

I am actually getting mine this week. I wasn't keen on starting the pill again; it raised my blood pressure. Though I have charted before, I honestly don't want to deal with it or take a chance on getting pregnant at this point. I've done my research and decided it's the best thing for us right now.

You may want to call your insurance company to check on how much it will cost. Mine does cover most of the cost. Mirena is about $800 out of pocket at my doctor's practice (which, even if you did have to pay that, would be similar to the cost of many BC pills over 5 years).

Jan12Bride · September 2011

noah80:
I had the Mirena IUD about 3 years ago. Not having to worry anout taking a pill everyday was awesome, but it caused me to have terrible acne that nothing would remedy. I never had acne before so I can only assume that it was the different hormone in it was the culprit. I had it removed after 2 years because I couldn't deal with the terrible cyst like bumps that showed up everywhere on my face neck and back and I completely cleared up after about 2 months. Hope this helps.

Yikes, I was thinking I would get one after baby number two, but this is a definite "con" for me. What BC option did you switch to after the IUD?

soon2Bmrs.AGEE · September 2011

I won't go into great detail but I was one of the few who had a bad experience with it. I cannot recommend it. Sorry.

I had mine for 18 months.

KRicketts08 · September 2011

I didn't have an IUD but I did have Implanon (implanted into your arm). I loved it while I had it - never a had a single side effect. However, I 100% feel like it has caused issues that lead to having to have fertility treatments. Good luck girl!

AUHOLLEY06 · September 2011

I have the Mirena, had it for almost 2 yrs now. No side effects what so ever. Dont have periods anymore, definitely a plus!

slgonzalez · October 2011

I honestly wouldn't go with one. I have had mine about 5 months. I never realized until recently alot of problems I've been having, were side effects from my mirena.

I have even seen post wheres it's been called 'the monster.' Just make sure you do the research and decide whether or not it's really something YOU want. But, you could be one of the lucky ones it works great for.

SarahNM · January 2012

I've had my Mirena IUD for about 4 1/2 years now. Having it inserted was quick and easy - just a little bit of discomfort but nothing major - and I have loved the spontaneity it allows. I have read some of the stories from people who've had terrible side effects, but I've never experienced any of them. I haven't had a period the entire time, which has been really quite nice ;-) and no acne flare-ups, no spotting, no cramps. I can't believe how widely different everyone's experiences have been!

I'm planning to have it removed in a month or so, and then I want to begin charting using the Fertility Awareness Method. It's been so long since I had a completely natural menstrual cycle (I've been on some form of birth control since age 20) that I really have no idea what to expect. Will my cycle figure itself out quickly, or will it take a few months? Before birth control, I always used to have my period right around the full moon, which was kind of cool, and easy to predict!

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