Aa
Merina IUD and Cramps
I am a 37 y/o woman who has had no children. I had the Merina IUD inserted a week ago and I am still experiencing heavy cramping and spotting. I have been told by my OB/GYN that the Merina is safe for women who have never had a child and that these symptoms will subside. Does anyone out there use the Merina who has not had children? If so, what are your experiences with it?
I had Merina placed 3 weeks ago and still have mild cramping and spotting everyday. I went to my follow up last week and my Dr. said that was normail and can last from 6 weeks to 6 months after placement. The cramps should subside within 4-6 weeks but the spotting could continue for 6 months!
That describes me situation PERFECTLY. Insane sex drive, heightened orgasms, but I'm one week post mirena and the cramps have not subsided. Pain was so bad on insertion that I also puked, couldn't drive home, and stayed on a bed in doctor's office until they closed in the evening. Did the carmping finally stop? Did you have to get it out?
I had my IUD put in yesterday. My doctor had to surgically implant it. The cramps started 24 hours later. I can't imagine dealing with these cramps for months to come. I hope all of this is worth it. I am 38 and had it put in to deal with peri-menopausal symptoms. The one thing my dr. didn't tell me was how to check the strings. I guess only time will tell.
i had it put in today n it was awful my doc said i have a very lil cervix but i have had a baby n to me having it put in was worse than my baby girl coming out im having bad cramps but they seem to be getting a lil better but if they last for over a month i getting it took out
Thank you for all the posts. I had my Merina inserted yesterday and wanted to kill myself on the table. I was given Misoprostol to open up my cervix 3 hours a head of the procedure as I haven't had children. Within ten minutes I was vomiting, bleeding, chills, cramps etc. My doctor saw me right away and said I had the worst end of the side effects. The IUD insertion was painful beyond. I had severe cramps until 3am and was not given pain medication; my over the counter medication was useless. Day two and I am cramped, bloated, and bleeding but I remain optimistic. I chose the Merina to balance hormones and reduce heavy menstruation. I have a history of extreme reactions to hormone imbalances, but was not expecting the insane pain of the procedure.
I am getting them four years in and can hardly move, I am dizzy, and light headed .. is that normal? It worries me.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Women's Health Community
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore.
