Ladies! Working out with an IUD?

Maidofmer

I'm on Mirena. almost 3 years and no problems with weight loss. after my pregnancy (gain of 60 lbs) I was able to lose most of it with diet and exercise. I gained it back with lack of diet and exercise. still, no problems. I haven't had a period in almost 2 1/2 years, but im good with that.

RoseTears143

I've had Mirena since January of 2010 and haven't had any issues with it. Def see your OB if you have bleeding cramping during or after exercise because you shouldn't.

hailzp

Same thing happened to me. I started having cramps even after walking! They got progressively worse. I got it taken out (because of the pain, mood problems, not losing weight etc) And I am much better for it!!! I am still getting back to normal after having it out but things are looking better. See someone about it but my doctor didn't believe me, I had to go through three different people before someone listened to me properly.

icyeyes317

I just started to notice that I was cramping and spotting, a new development, but not new to me. This is my third or fourth mirena, and my personal issue is that I am a fast metabolizer of medications, so I use up the hormone before the five year time frame. It is usually only 6 or so months away from the 5 years, but this time it is a earlier (3 years next month). Maybe I will give my doc a buzz and ask. Thanks for the info.

maddiebeeee

Has anyone actually gone to the doctors to see if it was anything serious?

bieedavi26

So I hope this is the right forum to post this in...I've had an IUD in since I started working out in February (actually have had it a year) but I've noticed specifically this last couple months that I have been having cramps during and after workouts. I have a doc appt coming up and I intend on asking about it but I was wondering, has anyone had any complications with their IUDs because of working out? The pain isn't intolerable but it feels like a menstrual cramp and it just kinda sucks lol...thanks for any input!

I guess I will also add that sometimes after being intimate with the hubby I will feel real tender in my abdominal area as well and am wondering if its all related...

hi, I've have the copper coil for almost a year now, and I do a lot of high intensity workouts.
after long workouts or long runs I have found that I have cramps like period pains after, I have spoke to my gp and because I haven't had children apparently I can be extra sensitive to the coil being in place.
the gp said that the light cramping was normal because I'm not used to the foreign body.
hope this helps

shaneil623

I have mirena and I have experienced some really really sharp pains, at times unbearable in my abdominal area especially after working out. I have had it for about 3 years but the more I work out the more frequent the pains get. I went to the dr and they do not show that it has shifted or what is wrong. I also have PCOS so I am not sure if it is all realted or what it is. I wish I could get answers myself. Hope you are getting some relief!!!

michelle34152

I'm on my second copper IUD since 1996 - no problems ever. I love mine and keep trying to talk every woman I know into getting one.

megalin9

I've had my IUD for over a year, and I've had no issues whatsoever. I just have random bleeding out of nowhere that is inconvenient, but it's short-lived. Other than that, I love it. The first 6 months, however, were more challenging, which was to be expected. Looooong periods and some cramping, but nothing that kept me from working out.

Hope it gets better!

braves1girl

I had the Mirena put in New Year's weekend of 2012. I bled for 4 wks, then 4 wks later I had a period. I have had serious trouble losing weight (playing with the same 3 lbs since January). I had to have the Mirena put in due to a diagnosis of endometriosis. It was the IUD or a hysterectomy. Just don't want surgery if I can help it. Having said that, the IUD has helped my endometriosis a lot, but in the last 2.5 mos I started training for a 10k by walking and jogging. When I added the jogging into the mix, I started cramping and spotting. Just enough spotting to be annoying. It was everyday. After the 10k I took a week off (week of July 4th) and didn't have any spotting. I started back and last week there wasn't any spotting. This week I added strength training to my routine and BAM today I'm cramping like having my period and spotting/light bleeding. On a positive side, I haven't had a full period in 2 mos.

I called my dr and asked them if swelling of the hands and trouble losing weight was a side effect and they told me no. But I'm convinced it is for me! Especially after reading this post. Glad I'm not alone...sorry we are going thru this though. Keep me posted of what your dr's say. Take care everybody!

Pmagnanifit

I am on my second mirena- it is the best method ever- some random spotting but otherwise the best birth control ever

laam2884

I've had the Mirena IUD since April and its been really great so far. I love the idea of semi-permanent birth control for up to 5 years! Well, I've just started running since I've gotten the thing, I've been going about 4 times a week for the past month. I just went on a pretty lengthy one tonight and I woke up in the middle of the night with intense abdominal cramping. I slept with a dude 3 days ago and I started freaking out that I must have an STI or something. After investigating, I figure most STI symptoms don't show up that soon after sex. So, then I got to thinking maybe something was up with my IUD.. After reading this forum I'm feeling slightly nervous about it and how its doing up there. I can feel the strings still but I'm just worried its like, rupturing my uterine wall or something. Anyone else experience intense tummy ache like cramps that wake you up in the middle of the night? Agh, maybe it was something I ate. I'm just, normally a very healthy person and it freaks me out when something doesn't feel right. Any tips/advise would be so greatly appreciated!

SarahWill007

Hey! Thanks for sharing. Out of curiosity, what did you go with after they took the IUD out?

I just got a copper T put in but am a little worried because I really like (more, appreciate) exercising 5-6 days/week and my doctor (P.A. actually) said I shouldn't exercise for a week and to "be careful after that." I was also told to be careful swimming (one of my faves) and in jacuzzis (super wonderful after running/swimming/etc AND good for pms/cramping!)
I wish they would have discussed this with me before I got it put in...I probably still would have tried it but I hate the idea that my athletic activities may be restricted or more susceptible to getting infections, displacing it, etc...After putting it in me, she kept saying, "remember, it's a foreign object." Which, I get, but being active is so important--as most on here agree!

SarahWill007

Same thing happened to me. I started having cramps even after walking! They got progressively worse. I got it taken out (because of the pain, mood problems, not losing weight etc) And I am much better for it!!! I am still getting back to normal after having it out but things are looking better. See someone about it but my doctor didn't believe me, I had to go through three different people before someone listened to me properly.

Hey! Thanks for sharing. Out of curiosity, what did you go with after they took the IUD out?

I just got a copper T put in but am a little worried because I really like (more, appreciate) exercising 5-6 days/week and my doctor (P.A. actually) said I shouldn't exercise for a week and to "be careful after that." I was also told to be careful swimming (one of my faves) and in jacuzzis (super wonderful after running/swimming/etc AND good for pms/cramping!)
I wish they would have discussed this with me before I got it put in...I probably still would have tried it but I hate the idea that my athletic activities may be restricted or more susceptible to getting infections, displacing it, etc...After putting it in me, she kept saying, "remember, it's a foreign object." Which, I get, but being active is so important--as most on here agree!

lesliereynahamilton

I've had Mirena for over 4 years with no problems but now that Im am working out Ive started spotting.

dakotababy

haha whoa - just the thread that never dies.

MrsFowler1069

If the cramping is bothering you, and it's NOT an infection), see if your ob/gyn will prescribe you naproxen.

Naproxen is readily available over the counter under a variety of brand names, most commonly Aleve. Store-brands are effective and often less expensive. Although it costs a bit more than Ibuprofen (which is really cheap), I don't find the cost to be prohibitive, especially if I buy the larger bottle and try to catch it on special. I personally like it much better than Ibuprofen (quicker-acting, more effective, and longer-lasting).

I know others will have different opinions, but I take it every day. I have some issues with chronic pain and if I keep the edge off with an anti-inflammatory, I rarely give in and take anything stronger.

Anyhow, I would definitely follow through with your doc. I hope you figure out what works for you.

mybestpalisyou

I too am worried about this. I just had my paraguard inserted this week but just had this fear of displacement. Why did the doctor not tell me about this?! Maybe I will have it taken out after 2-5 years to make it worth the money??

Potteryashes

I had the same problem. I just got mine out as the pain started to increase in intensity and how often. Apparently my iud had embedded itself into the wall of my uterus pretty good and was what was causing my pain when moving around a lot and with sexual activity. I got mine out over three weeks ago and just started going back to the gym. I still get a few random pain stabs from where it had been after working out really hard. But the most noticeable bonus has been being able to work out more and with a lot more ease and less recovery time. On mirena I could do one maybe two intense classes a week if I hadn't been in for a few weeks. I was able to do two full and two half classes this week without feeling any of the horrible muscle pain and fatigue I had when on mirena (I now just have the normal post work out soreness). While on mirena I had spent a year and a half building up to being able to go to four classes a week and every time I was still sore like after your first class starting a new workout regime.I feel much less lame and more able to accomplish my fitness goals.

AmyOutOfControl

I have had my Mirena IUD for four years now. No more TOM or issues. Best thing ever! I did cramp and spot the first couple of months. Now, I forget it's there. I exercise heavy three times a week (running). No cramps

canadianlbs

lesliereynahamilton wrote: »

I've had Mirena for over 4 years with no problems but now that Im am working out Ive started spotting.

3ish years on first mirena, 2-ish years of compound lifting.

no periods at all once the device settled down. it stopped the whole thing in its tracks.

about a year later i started stronglifts. over those first 6 months or so i did get spotting occasionally after a workout. just really light (more like clear pink fluid than actual blood) and pretty specific to the workout itself.

two years into lifting now and i dont' actually remember the last time it happened.

however, another factor in my case may be that i'm 51. for all i know actual menopause came along and took place while i was thinking about something else.

Alishia6606

I've had my Mirena in for four years now. My dr said the cramping and spotting after exercise was normal with it as my body was adjusting and producing more hormones. It stopped after a few weeks, but after 4 years with no periods, it sucks that I am getting small ones now.

Best of luck!

MarenPrediger

Hi, I had a copper IUD inserted in December 2016 and had cramps for two days after the implant was set and also have the heaviest and longest periods ever (I used to have 3 or 4 light days, now I have 7 heavy dates with lots of ibuprofen to be able to stand upright). My doctors checked the placing, it sits nice and snug at the right place. I went to spinning today and am having cramps now, about 2 hours later, so I feel like it is exercise related.
I also had cramps when I went on two days of no carbs, but as soon as I had carbs again they were completely gone, and from what I could find on the internet (I'm a chemist, so research is what I do :P), a low carb concentration can lead to changes in your hormones and increase cramping.

It's not a fix, but my doctors said to wait a while and see if it gets better. They also said I am one of those super-in-tune-with-my-body people who's very sensitive to changes, so yayyy to us...

But glad to see that i'm not the only one

MsMaeFlowers

I had the Mirena for a year and I had nonstop horrible cramps every time I worked out. Or did anything exerting. I worked out anyways, but it was pretty terrible. The doc finally let me take it out after a year when none of the cramping had gotten better.

treehugnmama

hailzp wrote: »

Same thing happened to me. I started having cramps even after walking! They got progressively worse. I got it taken out (because of the pain, mood problems, not losing weight etc) And I am much better for it!!! I am still getting back to normal after having it out but things are looking better. See someone about it but my doctor didn't believe me, I had to go through three different people before someone listened to me properly.

same here it was fine at tje start. I always felt crappy. after having it out I became me again. it really messed with my moods...and so much else took a good 6 months till I was fully back to myself but had so many things it was my gp that linked it all to tje iud and wanted me to get it out...so glad I did. Friends have it no problems workout and love it.

mommarnurse

Check the strings.

Mine went "missing" and in a few weeks I'm going in for surgery to remove it...from my upper right quadrant of my abdomen.

treehugnmama

I could never feel the strings but when I went in to have it removed 4 years in it was missing. xray and ultrasound didn't find it. had I not had pcos I'd probably ended up pregnant. the decline of mine was cramping and recurring bladder infections over and over. (haven't had one in a year since removed) I was getting spotting and cramping after sex and walking just felt like crap. I hope you get it figured out!! after getting mine out I felt like I missed the last 4 years like I was in a haze. I went from doing a half marathon just prior to getting it to not being able to walk around the block shortly before it went missing

malary_cloke

Starting to feel like something might be up with mine too. Have had it for two months. Mild cramps for a couple weeks after I had it put in, had my period for a week or so that week too, still exercised fine. Bleeding mostly stopped aside from the very odd spotting, exercise was still fine. And then when it was time for my next period, it started...and 2.5 weeks later is still here (very light and sometimes just spotting but still there enough to be annoying). It's making me emotional/sad, muscle recovery is crap, and now is at the point where it seems like the bleeding/spotting is ONLY induced by exercise.

So this sucks because working out is my favourite part of the day and is more or less my life..... Should I go to the doctor? I'm honestly thinking about having her take it out even only after two months; I don't love the idea that my body is taking this long to get used to some foreign object inside of me messing with my natural hormones and it certainly is not helping my fitness progress any. I just wish I was told that THIS would be one of the side effects.

I have the Kyleena IUD, fyi. It's a smaller version of Mirena.

Avidkeo

Wow this thread is over 7 years old!

autumnblade75

"Why didn't you search to see if anyone else already had a thread about [thing]" vs. "OMG, Necro thread!"

And then here I am to be snarky about it. Sorry - but not quite sorry enough not to post.