IUD Mirena and Side Effects

[Paulaca]

I a 32 year old mother of 3... about 7 weeks ago I had the IUD mirena inserted.  Ever since then I have been bleeding non stp (heavy flow), I've had to go to hospital because of belly pains.  For the past two days I've been dizzy and even feel noxious.  My doctor keeps telling me it's uncommon but everything seems to be OK.  They checked my blood count and it was good.   I believe the Mirena is not right for me and that I am suffering from the isde effects.  Today is Saturday and they can only see me on Monday... I'm afraid that I am going to end up having complications because of the Mirena.  Has this happened to any of you?   What should I do?

[mIsskittydragon]

I am there with you...i went through this blog lookin for another "Endo-Chik"...I am the Mirena and started with Lupron Depot for treatment..it did not help on its own so on the last injection, I allowed them to insert the Mirena.  My options for health care are limited, so if I didn't try it, they say I refuse treatment. At first, it was ok..I noticed my hormones going crazy and the Gyn Chief Physician suggested I see a psychiatrist...really? It was their fault! So now I've had it since December...I hate it..I am on Effexor, When I got the first period, I thought it would never leave...I have turned into a seriously psychotic being...and most days I do not like myself. I don't even get up...I want it out..I have a follow up coming soon, hopefully I can convince them to remove it..GL to you, by the way...it is not fun...But we can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us.
BTW..having or trying to have a relationship is the Beez kneez...not!!

[gnaomim]

And anyone else who's on the thing:  I started mirena almost two years ago.  I was in an abusive relationship so I never connected any of my symptoms to the IUD.  I've been free of the bad situation for about a year and 4 months but I've been feeling listless, depressed, anxious, frazzled, dazed, foggy, randomly sad and even crying for no reason, short-tempered, forgetful, exhausted 24/7, having insomnia problems the list goes on.  I have always been a night owl, I have always been a little anxious and stressed but this has been getting ridiculous.  I've recently started getting horrible abdominal pains that, last night for instance, woke me up after only a few hours sleep, I felt like I'd been kicked in the gut by a horse and everything like was swelling up painfully.  Ugh.  

I have endometriosis so a birth control that stops my periods (which are irregular and extremely painful!) is a blinking god-send.  I used to be so miserable for over a week, sometimes two, every month.  Not to mention the nauseous, doubling over, stop me in my tracks pains that came seemingly at random regardless of my cycle.  

I was taken off the Depo shot because of depression and high blood pressure but again, I was in a VERY bad situation so it's no wonder I had those symptoms.  I have no idea what to do now but after reading everything here, I think I will feel leaps and bounds better if I get this thing out of me!  I've never been a slow witted or forgetful person and I feel like a complete moron these days.  I'm pushing 30 so I just assumed all my aches, pains, forgetfulness and so on were just me getting past my invincible youth and remnants from that aforementioned bad situation.  lol  

Thank you to everyone who posted their own experiences here!  Please, please, someone let me know if you have any answers for the Endo problem.  I can't function having my cycle but I am certain I need to rid myself of this plastic "monster."  

Thanks!  
Naoma

[D2010]

I got the mirena a long time ago, I haven't been able to go back and get it removed since it's past my due date by 5 months now so all the horomones on my Mirena are gone now. At first I was so happy I wasn't bleeding for 3 months straight or heavy at all.  I did experience high's and low's a lot, but for the most part I felt great.  At times I had horrible cramps that made me want to sleep all day and now I'm just plain tired of it.  I'm not really sure what to expect, if I'll get more symptoms or if they'll worsen.  I do have eczema due to the Mirena and a few other symptoms.  

I do however suggest that everyone reads up on side effects before getting mirena.  Case studies, some users have been knows to get cancer or lumps.  Cysts on ovaries that can worsen over time.  Just remember the Mirena is an object that things out the lining of the uterus and when we get pregnant we need a thick lining so it will take a while for things to go back to normal. There are just too many reasons why doctors want us to come back to the office and get checked out.  

[momof3insprings]

I have the Mirena for a year now.  I love it.  I don't get periods at all.  I am going to be 43 in 2 weeks.  I really could care less if I get a period.  My hair stopped falling out.  I have always had anxiety since I was a teenager.  I don't know how the Mirena could affect the body like regular birthcontrol.  Mirena does not go into your system, it is just located in the uterus and isn't absorbed in the body.  I could not do traditional birth control, it was giving me anxiety even worse and my hair was falling out I was having severe heart palpitations.  It was awful.  From my 20's to my 30's traditional bc was great but don't forget the body changes over time.  I couldn't take it anymore.  I love the Mirena!

[carriemosier]

thanks for all your help....im gonna keep researching..although im not getting any younger..lol..ill be 38 in april with 4 healthy children..so either way i am greatly blessed...goodluck with baby #2...

[Quinns momma]

If I were you I would request an HSG after you had a tubal reversal.  It will let you know if the tubes are open. If not then you know you will have to do IVF.

If they are open that would be great and you could get busy making some babies. ;)


By the way I had my Mirena out in Nov so we could ttc baby #2.