Ladies! Working out with an IUD?

I've had the Mirena in for a little over a year. Started my weight loss journey in January of this year. It wasn't until I started doing the second month of Insanity (a little over a month ago) that I started to have some breakthrough bleeding and light cramping. I too have an appointment with my OB next week to talk about this. It is a little concerning. Just know you aren't alone.

I have had Mirena for about a year, I get the slight cramping occasionally (not always though) but the biggest problem it has caused me is depression. I have to be on medication, which makes me more susceptible to weight gain

I have had a mirena for 5 years and just had it changed and I haven't had any problems with it. I would call the doctor, just to make sure you don't have an infection. You could have a pelvic infection that is causing that and might need an antibiotic.

It could just be your body shifting and adjusting to the weight loss too. I don't want to freak you out, but you should check, just to be sure.

Hope you feel better.

I don't have Mirena...it must be paraguard (the one with copper). I didn't want to deal with hormones because I had a bad reaction to the Nuva Ring and I knew I would be nursing for awhile so I opted for this one...anyhow...we'll see what the doc says! My period has been SUPER heavy too btw...so I dunno--I'm thinking there is a connection.

Two of the side effects of paraguard are heavy bleeding and severe cramping. If the cramping is bothering you, and it's NOT an infection), see if your ob/gyn will prescribe you naproxen. It's a prescription NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), like ibuprofen on crack. It should help. But definitely check to make sure it's not something like Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or the IUD moving around (which happened to me a lot - I've never had kids) or an infection of some sort. It's not a good sign that your abdomen hurts after you have sex. Definitely get it checked out.

My guess is that it's moving around a bit, settling so to speak. It's crampy and uncomfortable, but your ob/gyn should be able to fix it. One warning, though - screwing around with IUDs can be hella expensive unless you have insurance. Just so you know.

I would have them recheck the position of the IUD. I have had one for 9 years now and only had problems once and it was due to the IUD slipping up a bit higher than it should have been. The doctor readjusted it and I haven't had any issues since. I have the copper T, it last 10 years.

I have the Mirena and have only had it for a bit over a month. I have noticed that when I work out intensely, the cramping is pretty bad. Like - 3 ibuprofen, a heating pad and it still hurts - bad. I'm not training for a big even, but I am trying to up my stamina and keep the rumored weight gain at bay. So far so good on not gaining weight, but those cramps are

Those of you who have asked your doctor about this, can you please post their suggestions or explanations?

Any updates on this? I also have Mirena and have cramping after sex and after working out. I found this conversation while doing a search on the subject. I've had my iud for over 2 years now. I've always had minor cramping on it, but since I started jogging, it's been a lot worse. I was hoping someone who has seen their dr recently would reply. I don't have a regular appointment until next year and I hate to pay for an extra visit unless I really need to.

I've had the Mirena IUD for 10 months now, after endo surgery.

First I was told I would have cramping for 1-3 months, then up to 6, then indefinitely. I still have bad cramps 3-4 days per week and have worked out steadily since April. I'm having an ultrasound tomorrow to find out if its caused any cysts to grow. You aren't the only one, but I don't think there is much you can do:(

I've had a mirena for about a month and haven't noticed any cramps when exercising.

I have heard that the cramping after strenuous exercise can be a common side effect. Best to see the doctor though

I have had the Mirena consistently for 7 years. Though I'd skip a month or two in periods, I never noticed any cramping or breakthrough bleeding during or after workouts. But it doesn't seem like you're alone in your symptoms, definitely want to check with your doctor.

Consider Natural Family Planning.

I get really crampy after exercise, relations, and just at random times. On top of that my period decides to stay around for weeks at a time (it is really light but it's still present.) I've had Mirena for about a year and keep waiting for all the wonderful things people say about it to happen to me. It's all super annoying! I'm thinking about having it out but after paying so much, I want to give it a few more months. I know that Mirena is great for a lot of people, but I'm thinking I might not be one of them.

It honestly has not been an issue for me.

My experience FWIW...

My mirena was perfect for 4 years, no pain and no monthlies, then the symptoms you ladies describe above, really bad cramping and bleeding (like full on for eleven months) kicked in. Right that Mirena doesn't work for everybody.

The problem for me was getting the GP to LISTEN...

My doctor told me that running was "dangerous" for women. Um...

I changed doctors and switched to Depo (progesterone injection, might just be UK?) and no probs at all (fingers crossed)