Mirena IUD question

[Deleted User] · December 2013

Hi everyone. While I haven't posted in a while, I have been lurking here and there. Glad everyone is doing fine (for the most part) and that the babies being born are precious and healthy. Keep on cooking and I can't wait to see everyone's LOs.

It's been over 7 weeks since Jacobs delivery. I haven't had my period yet and I did stop pumping, so theoretically my period should come soon. I made an appointment with my OB to insert the Mirena and it's next week. The OB didn't seem that concerned with me not having my period, but I'm nervous. Is that normal? I would think they would wait until the first menstrual cycle. What are your experiences? Also, how much does it hurt to put it in? How soon after did you do the dirty deed? (It's been a long 3 months for DH and I).

ChuggingWater · December 2013

I didn't think it was too painful being put in at all. I know lots of women disagree, but it was only minor discomfort to me (and required three tries).

stellar77 · December 2013

I don't have an IUD, but we waited till I had my 6 week post-partum check up to get busy.

Edit * Duh obviously I don't have an IUD or I wouldn't be PG. lol so dumb of me.

mommygrams0730 · December 2013

No they don't have to wait. Generally at 6 weeks pp they insert the iud. My midwife said at my 6 week check up they will insert it if I want, which I'm heavily leaning towards. I'm hoping for one more after my 2nd will be in kindergarten, so iud would be convenient until then.

When nursing my periods didn't return until about 7 mo pp. Even those not nursing might not have their periods return yet, but can get iuds.

katags · December 2013

I don't see why they'd need to wait until to insert it. I intend to start some form of birth control (haven't chosen one yet) at my 6 week postpartum visit, and I doubt I'll have gotten my period then due to breastfeeding.

I had an IUD several years ago, and the insertion was awful for me. However, I've heard that it's easier on women who've given birth before.

peanutmuse · December 2013

I don't understand your concern about not getting your period. Cycles can be wonky after a pregnancy regardless of whether or not you're BFing/pumping. I wouldn't be concerned about it.

I had Mirena, but of course had never been pregnant before. And it was awful. AWFUL. I won't get into details, but I'll just say that I will never do that again. I've heard of plenty of women who have had no problem, though. That seems to be more common.

RedSaffron · December 2013

I remember my doctors wanting me to insert the Mirena days after my menstrual cycle. They are going to numb your cervix with a needle and when they insert it, it's uncomfortable and you will feel some cramping. The nurses told me to hold off on sex for three days because the skin breaks where they injected the numbing meds and don't want it to become infected.
My experience: I had it for a year and it was great because I had light spotting and no weight gain. I did get some intense cramps randomly so I opted to take it out when we decided to conceive. Because you are relying on the IUD versus taking a pill, you may feel worried at times if it's doing it's job or a lot of what-ifs. I would see if your doctor is specialized in IUDs, my doctor actually went to the Mirena seminars and studied about it before deciding to include it to her practice.

MrsGraham06 · December 2013

I know 2 women who had it, and neither one will do it again. I'm sure I have plenty of other female friends with it that are fine, they just haven't mentioned it.

[Deleted User] · December 2013

What??!!! Ladies, I'm officially scared now. They go in there with a needle? OUCH! Why did I think it was going to be a painless process? Didn't I suffer enough during my pregnancy? Ugghhh. Everyone I've ever spoken with has had good things to say about it but also had the procedure done RIGHT after their period, hence my question.

@peanutmuse, i hope its not awful for me. Its my only hope from having super painful periods each month!

mommygrams0730 · December 2013

From friends that have had it they either totally love it, or hate it. I'm hoping I'll be in the love it category. My one friend nursed with no side effects to milk production and after her initial pp bleeding she has no period or bleeding at all. My other friend nursed as well, again no milk production side effects but she had bleeding for a really really long time...she said it was pretty heavy and very annoying obviously.

rowanthefrog · December 2013

I've had 2 IUDs and I had no issues with them being put in or the BCP aspect of them. It was great to put them in and forget about them. I would have super super light periods (that would last 1-2 days and only require a pantyliner) and eventually my period went away altogether.

It wasn't too painful to put in at all. I had some slight cramping afterwards but nothing that a little advil didn't relieve quickly.

If I recall correctly they are effective immediately.

My only caution with the IUD (from my experience) is they tell you that you can start trying to get pregnant as soon as you have it removed. I don't think that is good advice. The IUD really thins out your lining and I personally blame my IUD for 1 or more of my m/c after I had it. But I got pregnant like 2 weeks after it was pulled out. I would recommend waiting a few cycles after removing it (until you get a normal period) before you start TTC again. I know that's probably far from your mind now, but that is the only issue that I had with my IUD and I don't feel like I can recommend it without mentioning that.

I will be getting another one after this baby to seal things up until DH gets snipped.

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Runningmama2E · December 2013

I am a lurker, but I just wanted to say when I had my IUD inserted there was no needle! It did hurt and it was awful (only the insertion) but definitely no needle.

FWIW, the removal was painless and I didn't even realize it was out until the dr. Showed it to me. That said, I still don't know if I'd do it again because the insertion hurt that bad.

Good luck with your decision!

RedSaffron · December 2013

@kvochka I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you at all >__< Your doctor might have a different procedure like @charmingthemoon said, she had to take an oral pill. I would go over and talk it over to your doctor on how they will do it.

ETA: My doctor might have numb me that way because it was an extra procedure to help me feel less pain because I did not give birth at all prior to getting the mirena. They recommend mirena to women who has given birth because I believe they said it is easier to insert it for those who have. Sorry again to scare you

katags · December 2013

I never had a needle for numbing either!

MarkandAbbi · December 2013

I absolutely hated Mirena. I was one of the few who had all the "worst case" side effects with it. Insertion was very painful but I had never been pregnant before getting it (which they say makes it hurt worse than if you have ever been pregnant or delivered) good luck!!! I hope it works for you!

mj0413 · December 2013

I had it last year for a few months and loathed it. Getting it put in was awful and my body never adjusted to it, BUT I had never been pregnant before, so I think that may make a difference. GL.

Deblondie1 · December 2013

I'm seconding peanut. My Mirena experience was horrific, never again. And it hurt like hell being placed, even though I had been pregnant and delivered vaginally.

Tcbrannon222 · December 2013

So I had one before this pregency and no needle was involved. It hurt a little and had some cramping after but nothing to bad. It doesn't take long and I had a good experience with it.

[Deleted User] · December 2013

I'm going in on Tuesday for insertion and if I actually go through with it, ill update the board. I'm surprised to hear so many negative responses. Up to now, I only heard the positive and though it was a slam dunk!

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