Reviewer: braysmomma09, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I had Mirena inserted 8 weeks after my son was born (1/27/10). I bled for additional 8 weeks, and haven't had any periods since! I still have the IUD, and can say with all honesty that it was a smart choice! As mentioned, I do not have periods! I haven't had the slightest bit of trouble! NOR REGRET!

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I had Mirena inserted 8 weeks after my son was born (1/27/10). I bled for additional 8 weeks, and haven't had any periods since! I still have the IUD, and can say with all honesty that it was a smart choice! As mentioned, I do not have periods! I haven't had the slightest bit of trouble! NOR REGRET!
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Reviewer: tinkerbell7, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I started IUDs after my neurologist stated I shouldn't be on the regular birth control pills per increase in stroke risk with my migraines. I started paraguard IUD for a year but I bled so much and became depleted in iron. I had it replaced with Mirena. For the first year it was great, the only thing was no sex drive and irregular bleeding. But it didn't increase migraines which was great. However ... Show Full Comment

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I started IUDs after my neurologist stated I shouldn't be on the regular birth control pills per increase in stroke risk with my migraines. I started paraguard IUD for a year but I bled so much and became depleted in iron. I had it replaced with Mirena. For the first year it was great, the only thing was no sex drive and irregular bleeding. But it didn't increase migraines which was great. However, after the first year I started noticing more unusual symptoms in my body. Tingling in feet, legs, groin; increased anxiety, painful intercourse, darkened skin under nose (like a mustache), vaginal dryness, and in the last 6 months-hot flashes that started minimally then increased in frequency to daily (10x/day) and would ruin my sleep as I would be waking up w them in the middle of the night. My period also completely went away, which is normal apparently. But it felt like I was in early menopause (I'm 34). In reading reviews from others w Mirena I went to a gyno. She said that those symptoms had nothing to do with Mirena but I still had it taken out because I wanted my body to heal before we have children. She had my thyroid tested to make sure the hot flashes weren't from that, and it came back normal. It's been out for 2 months now and I'm no longer on any birth control, and I'm happy to report that my hot flashes are completely gone, it took about a month. My anxiety greatly reduced; before I had to take anti-anxiety pills to achieve the same calm I have now. My tingles are mostly gone. My period has not yet returned yet though. Either my doctor was misinformed or was paid to look the other way by Mirena. No where does it say my symptoms were characteristic of side effects of Mirena. It was great the first year but if it can cause that many symptoms, never again for me.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I got my Mirena in February 2012 and I have an appointment in 3 days to have it removed and I can't wait! I had no pain with insertion (I've had three kids) and haven't had any real pain at all with it. My complaint... I have quickly gained 15 lbs with this thing. I am 5'1" and small framed so 15 lbs is a big deal. I was 115 when I got it and now I am 130 and could go higher. I can't even sta ... Show Full Comment

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I got my Mirena in February 2012 and I have an appointment in 3 days to have it removed and I can't wait! I had no pain with insertion (I've had three kids) and haven't had any real pain at all with it. My complaint... I have quickly gained 15 lbs with this thing. I am 5'1" and small framed so 15 lbs is a big deal. I was 115 when I got it and now I am 130 and could go higher. I can't even stand to look at myself with no clothes on. I have depression because of what I look like now. Sex drive was fine until now. I have gained the most over the last couple of months (probably 10 lbs of it) and I have changed NOTHING in my diet or lifestyle. I in fact try to eat even less now so I don't gain any more! I have tried my treadmill everyday and lost nothing, not one pound. I suffer depression and mood swings probably because of this awful weight. I had to go and get fat pants to wear and mostly wear those or sweats (glad I work from home) because nothing fits. I look like a sausage because I am stuffed in almost all my clothes. I never weighed this much in my life, even pregnant. I also have had nasty stinky discharge that I can't stand anymore. I also get back pain now (maybe the extra weight?). The last week my boobs have gotten really sore for no reason. I don't have a period (which is great) but do bleed from time to time and sometimes after sex. I will gladly go back to my monthly cycle in order to get my body back! I won't put any more hormones in my body after this. For that rare sexy time my husband and I actually do have, there is always a condom! The dr. will not convince me that this thing doesn't cause weight gain. Take a look at my chart pal!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I had Mirena placed after the birth of my daughter (first child). I decided to try it because it seemed easier than remembering to take a pill every day. I first asked my doctor about it while I was still pregnant and we rediscussed it after I gave birth. During my pregnancy it was discovered that I have a septate (slightly divided) uterus. I asked my doctor if Mirena would still be effective for ... Show Full Comment

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I had Mirena placed after the birth of my daughter (first child). I decided to try it because it seemed easier than remembering to take a pill every day. I first asked my doctor about it while I was still pregnant and we rediscussed it after I gave birth. During my pregnancy it was discovered that I have a septate (slightly divided) uterus. I asked my doctor if Mirena would still be effective for me and she said yes. I had it placed. Apparently shortly after another doctor in the practice got ahold of my chart and I got a call saying that Mirena might NOT be effective in my case. I was never able to get a straight answer from anyone in the practice so I went to another OBGYN for another opinion. He said he absolutely would not place Mirena in anyone with my condition. I guess my dissatisfaction isn't exactly with Mirena itself but with my former doctor(s), though I will say that I had constant bleeding the entire month that I had it and that I'm very happy to be back on my trusty pill. The bottom line is DO YOUR RESEARCH and don't put your complete trust in doctors.
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Reviewer: corkey, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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i have had mirena for about 3 weeks now, getting mirena was awkward like any gyno visit, and uncomfortable to put in. i was percribed a pill before hand to help soften my cervix because i have not had children. i dont think i would have been able to get through it without this pill . after about 5 attempts they had to bring in a ultrasound team to help direct mirena in, and with 2 more attempts go ... Show Full Comment

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i have had mirena for about 3 weeks now, getting mirena was awkward like any gyno visit, and uncomfortable to put in. i was percribed a pill before hand to help soften my cervix because i have not had children. i dont think i would have been able to get through it without this pill . after about 5 attempts they had to bring in a ultrasound team to help direct mirena in, and with 2 more attempts got it! it was an unusual feeling but not painful. i had no symptoms besides mild cramps for just a couple hours.the first week was great! no pain no cramps nothing! week 2....the most horribly painful period ever. lots of clots and major stabbing pain, i went back to dr and mirena was still in correct place and doing fine, apparently just trying to clean everything out. now 10 days later and just now ending my period of misery, i am feeling normal and myself, hope to keep it this way with no more painful periods! which is what the dr said is to happen!!! we will see
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