Implanon, or Mirena?

[Factorymomma]

I'm having my second child in ten days (yay!). And I want to get a long term bc option.
I have one of my last prenatal appointments today and I plan in talking about it, but I just wanted to get some non-clinical opinions too.
I know that sometimes how your periods were before can be made worse (or hopefully in my case, better), so I'll give you some tmi info on how my cycles were prior to (both) pregnancy without bc.
*semi-regular, but looong (35-41 days)
*very painful - sometimes causing nausea, vomiting, dizziness, double/blurred vision
*horrible mood swings a day or two before my cycle (seriously I would scream at anyone that breathed wrong, then cry uncontrollably... My dh and I hate it because I'm usually really mellow)
*heavy... Very heavy (painful) starts to my cycle, but by the end of day two no pain, mild bleeding.
* I do plan on breastfeeding.
* I want to be baby free for a minimum of two years lol

So anyone have any opinions on it?

[T_soon_2B_mom_of_5]

I had Mirena for almost 3 years, it was great the 1st year n half or so but then it made my ovarian cysts worse, had cramps worse then I'd had in my life even pre-kids and had to get it taken out. I would double over in pain some days out of no where in the end, but my periods were almost nonexistent for over a year which in a way was nice but I think that's what half my problem was. I had to go on pills with my mirena the last 6 months cuz my cysts got so bad... good luck and congrats!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
You should consult your gynecologist and decide the best contraception. With your prior menstrual history it is best to get an implanon implanted rather than Mirena.  Mirena may cause pelvic cramps and hence it is best to get the Implanon implanted.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.