Mirena Birth Control
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All I will say, without going into detail, is that the frst 2 months were heaven. After that it went downhill fast.0
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I'm on my 3rd Mirena. I LOVE mine. I've never had any problems after the initial insertion bleeding & cramping. I do not have any periods. I occasionally will spot, but very rarely & nothing big. When I had it removed I was able to get pregnant right away. My first one was in a little over a year, the second one was in over 7 years (yes, over the 5 year limit), the current one has been in a couple of months. I would never use anything else.
^^ This, except I'm on my first one still (3 years in) and haven't tried for babies yet. I have "ghost periods" - that's what hubs and I call them. I'll get a little cramping and maybe a bit of light spotting every 4-5 weeks, perhaps a mild version of something else from PMS's bag of tricks... just barely enough that you can tell my hormones are still doing cycle-ish things.I had no issues with weigh gain on it, and am enjoying not having to purchase hygiene products. Which is my primary reason for being on mirena at this point.
I have a Diva Cup and I LOVE IT and I'm actually a little sad that my Mirena took my periods away, because I sorta miss my Diva Cup. But then I remember how much I don't miss being on my period
But I love that thing, and I NEVER thought I'd feel that way about a feminine hygiene product. 0 -
I've had two "sessions" on the Mirena, before having a hysterectomy due to large fibroids. I loved it, and had no issues. I turned to it for convenience, and the lower cost vs. birth control pills, ring, patch etc.. Monthly birth control, at $35-50 co-pay, can be a budget killer. My insurance paid for the insertion in the doctors office at 100%, and no more montly prescriptions or co-pays for 7 years! I hate to sound too cheap, but that's an overall savings of $4200, and about 84 errand trips to the drug-store.
That, and my periods stopped. That is nice, too.0 -
I have a Diva Cup and I LOVE IT and I'm actually a little sad that my Mirena took my periods away, because I sorta miss my Diva Cup. But then I remember how much I don't miss being on my period But I love that thing, and I NEVER thought I'd feel that way about a feminine hygiene product.
The Diva cup is AMAZING0 -
I have it and love it.
Nice not to have a period and it obviously doesn't hurt my weight loss.. and not having to worry about birth control is a huge plus.
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I love the IUD! I have had it for 10 years after our sons birth, and it is the best thing ever!! No period, at least for me, at all. I don't have to remember a pill (I suck at that). I don't have to worry about a rash from a patch (sensitive skin). I ballooned up on the shot. Don't have to mess with anything. Seriously it is fantastic! I will never go with an alternate method again! Seriously no worry on weight gain from it, because there is such a low dose of progesterone in it. You will still experience hormone changes, and some people do have a very light period with it occasionally. I do not miss the hassle other forms of birth control at all! You have to find what works for you everyone is different, but for me it worked. I do not have it currently because we are trying for our second child, and have been for only six months. My OBGYN said there should be no issues with conception other than it may take my body a small amount of time to cycle properly again. The last two months I have been super regular. I am sure a pregnancy announcement is not far away in my future. Hope this info is helpful.0
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I had mine placed in September 2012. Not one issue of weight, I started here a few days beforehand, and I'm well over the 50lbs lost mark.
I do have long periods, they come and go during, and it's kind of a pain (I wish mine went away like the rest of you!!!) .. but I like to not have to remember a pill daily, I was really bad for it.
My crazy psycho mood swings have levelled out, I'm only psychotic for a day, not a week!
I am giving it a year before I start questioning my periods! ... still jealous that you guys are just spotting! I'm going 10-12 days now!0 -
I chose not to go with it because when I read the pamphlet my doctor gave me it didn't sit well that it can cause your body to abort a fetus if you do actually get pregnant. So, I'm no help in terms of how it impacts your body while you're on it, but make sure you read all the info if that kind of thing is important to you.0
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I've had it for almost 3 years and LOVE it! I have occasional spotting a few days/month (and may go months without any spotting at all), but thats about it. Now. . . .had my doctor informed me PRIOR to inserting it how bad the cramps would be (felt like I was in labor), I wouldnt have gone with Mirena (and wont be reinserting it after my 5 years are up for that reason).
I had my daughter via c-section so never experienced contractions, but the cramps I had the day it was inserted was right up there with the way I would have IMAGINED contraction pains).0 -
Add me to the list of people who love theirs! I've had mine in for 2.5 years now. I had cramps for the first two hours after insertion and had spotting the first 6 months. Since then, the periods have gone away completely and my moods definitely evened out.
I have gained weight since I've had it, but I'm 99% sure that's just me slacking on the diet and exercise front. That thing called life takes over some times, you know? Either way, I'd rather be chubby than have an unplanned/unwanted pregnancy.
Anyway, I fully intend to get a new one when my five years are up on the current one.0 -
I have a Diva Cup and I LOVE IT and I'm actually a little sad that my Mirena took my periods away, because I sorta miss my Diva Cup. But then I remember how much I don't miss being on my period But I love that thing, and I NEVER thought I'd feel that way about a feminine hygiene product.
The Diva cup is AMAZING
this i must try when my baby gets out always wanted to.
I had mirena for 4 years after the birth of my son and I did think it went well. no periods for 4 years. cant complain about that! then we took it out to concieve the next one and got pregnant within 2 months so im pretty please so far.
I plan to just go with it untill I'm done bearing children ( another 4 years) and see hows many kids we get out of the deal and then I'm unsure of whether I'll go back on the mirena or not. part of me just wants to be just on my own for awhile but I'm undecided so far. all the best. 0 -
I've got one and no problems to my knowledge. Am finding it hard to lose some weight I put back on but hadn't really thought about the Mirena as an issue re that.
Don't get periods (had very light ones all my life anyway) so as I'm 44 by the time I need it taken out I'll probably be in menopause. Kind of weird to think never another period and still feel a bit sad sometimes I won't have another baby but no they're great for no fuss birth control.0 -
I've had it for almost 3 years and LOVE it! I have occasional spotting a few days/month (and may go months without any spotting at all), but thats about it. Now. . . .had my doctor informed me PRIOR to inserting it how bad the cramps would be (felt like I was in labor), I wouldnt have gone with Mirena (and wont be reinserting it after my 5 years are up for that reason).
I had my daughter via c-section so never experienced contractions, but the cramps I had the day it was inserted was right up there with the way I would have IMAGINED contraction pains).
Do you still get those cramps, if it's not too personal to ask? Because I sure as heck do. Insertion was NOTHING compared to what I get now. My pregnancy never made it to me giving birth, so I can't compare to contractions, but I imagine that's what it's like. Only mine is all the time with Mirena.0 -
I chose not to go with it because when I read the pamphlet my doctor gave me it didn't sit well that it can cause your body to abort a fetus if you do actually get pregnant.
Of course, your body can do that anyway, and does in some ridiculously high percentage of pregnancies.0 -
I've had mine for about 2 years now and I LOVE IT!! Can't thing of a single bad thing about it. I would recommend it to anyone! 0
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I've had mine for over 3 yrs now and I love it! I have heard some people have issues with it, but I have not had any.0
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I have copper and its gave me a lot of problems abit more wet than normally hahah and very very very very bad pains a week befor period an week after so i have pains 3 weeks out of 4 but iv gave birth thats pony to me hahhah x0
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I have a Diva Cup and I LOVE IT and I'm actually a little sad that my Mirena took my periods away, because I sorta miss my Diva Cup. But then I remember how much I don't miss being on my period But I love that thing, and I NEVER thought I'd feel that way about a feminine hygiene product.
The Diva cup is AMAZING
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I went from 7 years of the Depo Provera shot to this method. While I had no monthly cycle with either, I much prefer the Mirena. I had the WORST cramps ever when I had it inserted, and I expect that that will repeat when I have it replaced later this month. But two or three days of cramps and a few days of spotting are nothing in the grand scheme of 5 years without getting feminine products!!!
On the Depo, I gained weight rapidly, and basically that continued to increase until my doctor and I decided it was becoming a problem. I not only maintained weight after getting the Depo, I had to lose weight prior to Bariatric surgery and I was able to do so. The same efforts I had made while on the Depo, but those had not worked previously, but I was able to lose weight with the Mirena, and since the surgery I have continued losing weight.
I have learned something about these hormonal products though, that MAY help some of you. These tend to affect siblings in a similar manner. My sister and I have both used the Depo shot and had the same results. I had one friend who got the shot, and did not stop bleeding the entire 3 months. Her sister tried it a couple years later and had the same results. I asked a couple of different doctors about it and they said that USUALLY this is the case, although they both knew of situations where it did not work that way. But anyway, if your sister or mother has tried a particular birth control method, odds are the way it worked for her will be the same for you.0 -
I have had it for about a year now. The first month was horrible. I experienced constant spotting and extreme moodiness. But since then everything has been great.0
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After 2 years - mine slipped causing several cycles a month, pain and misery.
I had it surgically removed within a couple months of it slipping.
I admit however the first year of NO CYCLE was dreamy.
The first 3 months of having it however was constant cycles until my cycles finally faded away.
I never recommend it.
But that's just my feelings and my opinion and it means nothing.0 -
All I will say, without going into detail, is that the frst 2 months were heaven. After that it went downhill fast.
Mine was the exact opposite..the first two months were harder - but after that, smooth sailing. Love it!0 -
I've had it for almost 3 years and LOVE it! I have occasional spotting a few days/month (and may go months without any spotting at all), but thats about it. Now. . . .had my doctor informed me PRIOR to inserting it how bad the cramps would be (felt like I was in labor), I wouldnt have gone with Mirena (and wont be reinserting it after my 5 years are up for that reason).
I had my daughter via c-section so never experienced contractions, but the cramps I had the day it was inserted was right up there with the way I would have IMAGINED contraction pains).
Do you still get those cramps, if it's not too personal to ask? Because I sure as heck do. Insertion was NOTHING compared to what I get now. My pregnancy never made it to me giving birth, so I can't compare to contractions, but I imagine that's what it's like. Only mine is all the time with Mirena.
I haven't birthed, either, but my insertion cramps were far beyond my normal period cramps (and I have bad ones), and were pretty much what I'd imagine labor feels like. The monthy cycle-type cramping I get now is sometimes as bad as normal periods, but lasts for fewer days each month... but usually it's less intense in addition to lasting less time.
Have you talked to your doctor? I'd get that pain checked out... it sounds excessive.0 -
I've had it for almost 3 years and LOVE it! I have occasional spotting a few days/month (and may go months without any spotting at all), but thats about it. Now. . . .had my doctor informed me PRIOR to inserting it how bad the cramps would be (felt like I was in labor), I wouldnt have gone with Mirena (and wont be reinserting it after my 5 years are up for that reason).
I had my daughter via c-section so never experienced contractions, but the cramps I had the day it was inserted was right up there with the way I would have IMAGINED contraction pains).
Do you still get those cramps, if it's not too personal to ask? Because I sure as heck do. Insertion was NOTHING compared to what I get now. My pregnancy never made it to me giving birth, so I can't compare to contractions, but I imagine that's what it's like. Only mine is all the time with Mirena.
No - I just had the cramps for several hours the day that it was inserted. No pain or problems after the 1st day.0 -
I had some issues but still like it. Feel free to message me about it.0
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I didnt gain.The weight loss thing is actually my biggest concern. I've seen a lot of stories online about women who gained crazy weight after being on it.
In fact, i never used it as an excuse and worked hard to lose weight by eating right and exercising and lost 40 pounds while I had mine.0 -
I have copper and its gave me a lot of problems abit more wet than normally hahah and very very very very bad pains a week befor period an week after so i have pains 3 weeks out of 4 but iv gave birth thats pony to me hahhah x
I had the copper (paragard) for a year and a half. Had multiple symptoms that were troubling, but was told to "give it more time". I finally drew the line when the doctor didn't seem to think constant menstruation should be troubling. I told her either you take it out, or I'll do it at home.0 -
OMG THATS BUL!*kitten*..Their Lying.The weight loss thing is actually my biggest concern. I've seen a lot of stories online about women who gained crazy weight after being on it.
Actually its one of the side effects, but i've not heard too many women struggle with weight gain on the Mirena.0 -
Loved it. Light periods, no side effects.0
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I had mine inserted in February. So far I am not impressed. My doctor advised me to go with Mirena because I had excessively heavy and long periods. He thought it would help them and possibly even make them stop totally. I have only had it for 4 months now, but my first period after insertation came just 20 days after the start of the previous period and lasted for 9 weeks. Yeah 9 weeks of daily bleeding. Not heavy bleeding, but spotting to light flow for 9 weeks is still a bit of a pain to deal with. Ok once that stopped finally I was good for about 4 weeks and then I started spotting again (guessing it's my period) but I am on day 10 now again. I mean it's nowhere like it was before, but I also never bleed for 9 weeks either. My period was always fairly normal coming about every 25 days, but I would bleed for 7-10 days (heavily). I am hoping my body is just adjusting to the hormones because I won't be able to deal it if I am constantly bleeding.0
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