IUD Removal

[gabesmom]

Anyone had their IUD removed?  I am getting mine removed and just wondering what to expect afterward.

[wonderme]

Hi.  I had an IUD for about 6 months -- I had it removed b/c it caused me to bleed so heavily (through a pad every hour and had a couple of accidents).  My doc said it could be that way for a couple of months, but by month 6 I'd had enough.

The removal was a piece of cake -- just continued with my regular cycle and haven't had any problems since.

Don't know how long you've had yours -- or if it makes a difference.

Good luck.

[mrscc]

I just had mine taken out yesturday. Feels like a normal pap then when they pull it out you feel a little pressure and a period like cramp. I felt a real dull cramp for about an hour after it was taken out. You do have just a little spoting if any. How long have you had it?

[ladyjo]

Hi Had an IUD for 2 yrs had it removed about 3 yrs ago no problems at all!! easier than haveing it insered thats for sure:)

[girl522]

I just had the Mirena IUD removed today and it was very easy.  The insertion was really painful but the removal was just a few seconds and one pinch.

[ma2isiah]

I had my Mirena IUD removed in August. It was not painful at all, less uncomfortable than a pap smear. The only bad part was that I had lots of spotting for the first 2 months.  I am just now starting to get regular cycles.

[emma10]

It certainly didn't hurt as much as putting it in!  But in my case too (Mirena) because of residual hormonal effects, had to wait a while to get a period (they had stopped, like 30% of all women on Mirena). Then had 2 m/c's in a row, can't help but think there was a connection between messing with my hormones with the IUD or the lining and those m/c's--had had 2 pregnancies no problems before. I could never find studies either that linked IUD with post-IUD success at carrying pregnancies--don't think they want to know. Good luck!

[girl522]

They say that with the Mirena you can be pregnant immediately upon removal.  You have the same chance at getting pregnant within one year as a woman who hasn't been on birth control 8/10.  But I would think you would want to wait at least one cycle since Mirena suppresses the lining from building up.

[gabesmom]

Thanks to everyone!  I was pretty nervous about getting it out, but feel so much better now!  I am sick of being on artificial hormones - they make me feel crazy sometimes.  Certainly NOT trying to have another baby (2 in 18 months a couple of years ago!), so we are going to attempt a barrier method instead.  No more "drugs" for this girl!  Thanks again, you were all very helpful!

[Sahuaro87]

I had to have my Mirena Surgically removed because my GYN couldn't find the string. I develop a an infection a few days after the surgery because It was in for 5 years and 4 months when it was removed. Now I think I may be pregnant, but can't tell because I too haven't had a cycle since the IUD insert 5 years ago. I'm concerned my body is so out of whack that I may be at high risk for a M/C. I can't find any information in terms of how long the hormone stays in your body after the removal.  Or case studies if IUD are linked to m/c once removed. Any advise from anyone would be great.