[bprwatson]

I've had the mirena since september 07. Ive never had any problems with it up until about 3 months ago. I've searched the internet for answers but it seems that everyone whos had problems/side effects had problems from the beginning. So i'm wondering if its really the IUD or something else since its been over a year and i'm just barely noticing these things.

For about the past 2 months i've been extremely moody. I mean EXTREMELY, i feel slightly crazy at times actually. I've noticed a pattern and for about 2 wks before i should get my period i'm an absolute basket case. I'll go from being unusually happy, almost giddy to feeling like all i want to do is sit on the couch and cry all day. Its like i feel, scared, paranoid, mad, sad, lonely all at once. I've always been cranky the week before my period but never like this. I honestly don't think i can do it for 2wks out of every month. Could this be the IUD or something else?

Also for the past few months i am extremely crampy all the time. It feels like i'm always on my period even though i haven't had one in months. I've talked to my DH about getting it removed and he said that i've had it for over a year, i shouldn't all of a sudden be having all these side effects. Of course he also doesn't want me to get it removed because its fail proof at preventing pregnancy.

What do you think? IUD or something else? I just know that whatever it is i cant handle this emotional rollercoaster and constant discomfort.

[bprwatson]

I also forgot to mention that i haven't had a period since May, just some spotting every now and then (usually lasts less than a day, and only requires a thin liner)

[speedelee]

I know this is an old thread, but I am having a similar problem now. I am getting increasingly moody and it's been over a year with Mirena for me. I'm not sure if it has to do with when I'd normally have my period since I haven't had one in over a year now. Anyone know what this could mean?