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Mirena IUD and side effects
I had the Mirena IUD inserted about 2 months post-partum. Since then I have had a couple of side effects that I think may be from the IUD and wanted to know if anyone else has had any of these (or others).
The biggest problem is joint pain, primarily in my legs...although my back is pretty tight, but I suspect mostly from carrying the baby. I looked into reasons for joint pain and Mirena IUD came up and thinking back it started about a month or so after I had the IUD put in.
Others, I lost most of my pregnancy weight (except about 5-10 pounds) in the first 2 months p-partum but have now gained about 12 additional pounds (back to my 9-month pregnant weight). I am extremely fatigued, more than I should be even with a new baby, and low, low, low sex drive.
Anyone else have these or other symptoms? And, can anyone recommend another bc option -- I really don't want to go back on the pill and don't like condoms. I'd love any input.
Thanks!
The biggest problem is joint pain, primarily in my legs...although my back is pretty tight, but I suspect mostly from carrying the baby. I looked into reasons for joint pain and Mirena IUD came up and thinking back it started about a month or so after I had the IUD put in.
Others, I lost most of my pregnancy weight (except about 5-10 pounds) in the first 2 months p-partum but have now gained about 12 additional pounds (back to my 9-month pregnant weight). I am extremely fatigued, more than I should be even with a new baby, and low, low, low sex drive.
Anyone else have these or other symptoms? And, can anyone recommend another bc option -- I really don't want to go back on the pill and don't like condoms. I'd love any input.
Thanks!
I had severe hair loss due to the Mirena. I actually went bald in certain areas. It has been devastating I have always had a beautiful head of hair. It has been a year since I had it removed and although my hair is not falling out anymore the damage is done. I now have stringy thin hair.
Yes, I had all these and more -ovarian cysts, acne, hair loss, joint pain, back pain, fatigue, anxiety and no sex drive- I had the copper iud before the mirena- I had no problems because it didn't have a hormone in it- when I got the mirena, I didn't realize how much the progesterone would bother me. I hope this help you.
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