Mirena

megnallen · October 2013

Those who have had it or have it now, please tell me your experiences! I am supposed to go in tomorrow to get it but my husband is a little freaked that it will hurt me.

megnallen · October 2013

I guess I should specify, I know it may hurt when put in, he is worried about side effects.

girlmama83 · October 2013

megnallen said:
I guess I should specify, I know it may hurt when put in, he is worried about side effects.

https://www.rxlist.com/mirena-side-effects-drug-center.htm

SarahinMD · October 2013

I had no side effects. There are always those with horror stories but the vast majority are just fine (of course stats don't matter only the experience an individual has). Insertion was hardly a bother. Didn't mess with my breastfeeding. Stayed put till I had them remove it. I was able to get pregnant just months after having it out (basically as soon as we started trying). Easy method for while also juggling a LO. I would totally get it again without reeservation, but we're done now, so DH is the one with a drs appt!

LiylaRae · October 2013

Well I got mine in at 7 weeks pp and I'll be 10 weeks pp this Thursday and I'm still bleeding for it. My OB told me that I could bleed for up to two months after its put it.

I just trying to look at the benefits. I can't bleed forever and I will have bc for five years.

carrotcake06 · October 2013

SarahinMD said:
I had no side effects. There are always those with horror stories but the vast majority are just fine (of course stats don't matter only the experience an individual has). Insertion was hardly a bother. Didn't mess with my breastfeeding. Stayed put till I had them remove it. I was able to get pregnant just months after having it out (basically as soon as we started trying). Easy method for while also juggling a LO. I would totally get it again without reeservation, but we're done now, so DH is the one with a drs appt!

Pretty much all of this. I did get it again even though we're done since we're not commuting to permanent bc just yet.

Marvel1013 · October 2013

I was one of the unfortunate ones who didnt like it and had a bad experience. I had it for 5 months and had to have it removed. I started getting stomach pains.. At first it wasn't so bad and I thought it was my period starting but the longer I had it the more pain I was in. I was keeled over in the bathroom and went to the hospital, had it removed. There was no damage or anything, my Gyno just said its better for some then others. Now I have to venture out and find a new BC.. The pill causes me migraines.

Anyways, that was just me... I've heard tons of good things about it.. Hardly any bad things

CelticWife · October 2013

I was a horror story with it. But I still think it is an amazing form of BC.

Just remind him that if you do have any side effects, and they aren't something you are willing to tolerate, just go get it removed. The effects wear off quickly. Good luck tomorrow!

MommyAmes2 · October 2013

I had it for 5 years. I loved it, plus never had a period or side effects. Then I got it removed...Once it was out, I realized how much it effected my mood and personality. I will never get it again. I just didn't realize the side effects. Even MH notices, I feel and act much happier!

It didn't hurt much getting it put in, just some cramping.

WashingtonQueen · October 2013

I had it in between my toddler and baby. I will not be getting it again. It was just the same as all other hormonal birth control and I don't like how I feel while on it. I am getting the non hormonal IUD in a couple weeks.

CaliforniaDream87 · October 2013

I'll be getting the 3 year IUD. Glad to hear it wasn't that painful.

Ffrey1119 · October 2013

I liked it a lot while it was in but a pp said I won't be getting it again because of the way it made me, much happier while not on it. Also I developed cysts on my ovaries and had to have it removed because of pain.

Chelseamolee · October 2013

Just had mine put in two weeks ago and I hardly felt anything and it's going to be magical to have my mind at ease for 5 years!

Edit: after reading everyone's post I realized I have been a bit more bitchy these last two weeks....

nurseclare9 · October 2013

I just got it last week at 7 weeks pp and barely felt a thing! I've had some very minor cramping and spotting is all

TurtleMomma · October 2013

I'm not certain exactly how it affected me, to be honest. I've had mood disorders in the past but in the last year I found a medication combo that worked really well for me. After that I got off birth control and I've been flying high for a while.

I got the IUD placed almost 2 weeks ago, we'll see how this plays out.

Jamilg · October 2013

I HATED it!! Couldn't pay me enough to get mirena ever again. If you want an iud I'd recommend para guard

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