Thread: Mirena: Issues and Concerns

i just recently got the mireana removed and it didnt hurt at all and it only took a second. i got mine removed for health problems. but there has been alot of complaints about the mireana growing into the uterus and if its not properly takin care of theyve had to surgically remove it and its caused alot of people serious problems like never being able to have children again.
but good look and id like to know what happens with ur situation because i was actually considering getting another one put in after my problems are over.

Personally I think people should learn to do their own research better rather than needing hand holding. No doctor can know everything or remember everything they should say about each treatment.

I personally don't think that expecting your doctor to inform you of your options, risks, etc is called hand holding. We all know where the internet is concerned that you can find a thousand pros and a thousand cons for just about everything. Some if it's good info, some of it's bogus. While some of it may be good information, it's also helpful if the certified medical doctor who has your well being in his hands, cares enough to give you good information about what you're about to do to your body.

It has plenty of merits for some people and should always be stated as an option.

Agreed. However, in my 10 years of being on hormonal birth control, struggling and back and forth at the doctor, no one ever even discussed non hormonal options with me. Hormonal birth control is ALWAYS stated as an option by doctors. However, as many others on here could attest, non hormonal options are rarely discussed.

I agree with people being empowered. I'm one of those people that researches pretty much everything. But I also know I'm not a doctor, and there's a reason they made it through med school, became certified and now make big bucks every time I step in their office. It's their job to know the good and the bad about the treatments they prescribe.

I never believe on nurses and you should. Because doctors know how to do.

When I had Mirena inserted at my 6 week check up I thought I was making a smart decision. I was 18, newly married, and wanted to wait a long time before having another child. Unfortunately for me I have always been very forgetful, which led to my son. This is why I chose Mirena. I thought 5 years of birth control without having to remember to take a pill, insert a ring, or go get a shot would be great! I only wish the results had met my expectations.
I was 130 lbs when I got pregnant, 172 lbs when I had my Mirena put in place, and now I linger between 175-180 lbs even with daily exercise and eating healthy. NEVER in my life have I had problems losing weight until Mirena.
I have also suffered from daily back pain, acne, irritability, mood swings, depression, decreased sexual desire, lack of motivation to do anything, and my menstrual cycles had stopped completely early on.
Then as I hit my one year mark with Mirena things got even worse. Suddenly I began menstruating again, but it wasn't regular or spotting. The flow was so heavy, at times I felt like I was going to faint. Then the bleeding would stop for a couple days, and suddenly start up again for a day or two. There have even been days where I have been nauseous and vomiting. This has been going on for two weeks now. I know it's not pregnancy because I saw my doctor a couple days ago to get a test done, which came back negative. Sometime within the next few days I am going to get my Mirena removed. I would rather try my luck with another type of birth control and risk a pregnancy then suffer like this for four more years!
To anyone looking into Mirena as their birth control option, DON'T GET IT! I would not and will not recommend this to anyone. In fact, I don't understand why this is even available to women at all.

hey im only new to tis site i was amased by all de other side affects people have from de mierna i am havin de same problems oh de mood swings hormones panic attacks went to my doctor and he tried to convince me i need to see a phycarist ahh i feel it for de kids im snappin at dem and den cryin cause i am i dont know wats goin on went to get it out no strings and den another doc covinced she was de best at her job she can take it out no problem and all tis went to her yesterday and im in so much pain since it cost me 50e and she told me tat i will need a scan and den a doctor to take it out ive been searchin de net all day and ran up my fone bill and still cant find anyone...im so sore i rang my local maternity hop explained wat happend dey said itl wil be a yrs watin list i want it out soon willin to pay privately someone please help me xxx

i had to get mine switched under a general anestetic
however i live in canada and this is free
same problem they couldnt find my strings
i was only having mine out because id had it for 5 years and needed a new one
got a new one put in for a few years till we decide to have kids

Ok, I had Mirana put in on Wednesday. It was pretty painful, but I expected it to be. I took motrin prior to the insertion, and have been on motrin since. Every 8 hours I take another dose. The pain started to go away yesterday morning, still a little crappy and I am spotting now.

However, since last night I have had the worst pain in my virgina. It's really swollen, which isn't something I thought would happen. The best way to describe it . . . its swollen like when you have rough sex or like after you have a baby...that week after you are pretty swollen. That's how I feel.

I called my doctors nurse and she thinks I am ok, but made me an appt for Monday. She said if it gets worse, then I need to go to the ER - well duh!

As anyone else had this issue after having Mirana inserted?

*sorry for the tmi - but really, the nurse made me feel like this is normal, but it doesn't feel normal*

-Heather

yikes
sounds like its not in properly or something
i had my first mirena put in 5 years ago in a drs office and it wasnt very enjoyable. but a few days later i was good as new no bleeding or anything just a bit crampy
on tuesday i had it replaced under a general anestetic bc they couldnt find the strings of my old one.
a little bloated and crampy and a little blood bc of the d and c to remove the old one... but no problems like you are talking about
not sure where you live but maybe go to a walk in clinic if you dont want to wait for the long lines in the er