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Posted 1/31/2012 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
I have been on Mirena (IUC) for 4 years now. Recently , I have wondered if it causing some of my issues as I didnt seem to be that bad with any of them since getting the BC placed. Dont get me wrong, I appreciate some of the stuff like spotting during that time of the month but the physical and mental, emotional symptoms of PMS have gotten worse. Or maybe this is just age(35)
Im wondering is anyone here has one, and what your experience has been.


Thanks.--Tracey
Posted 2/1/2012 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
I used to have a Mirana for many years. I took it out because I thought it was causing weight gain. Guess what I didn't loose any weight. My husband ask me what about all the weight you were going to lose. Lol. I know I had migraines while having the Mirana. They went away as soon as I removed the Mirana. They have tons of info on line about people having symptoms with the Mirana. I kind of wish I didn't remove mine. I wasn't using it for birth control. I had irregular bleeding from my Coumadin. I heard people having some increased depression with it. I would make sure you do your homework before removing it. I thought I did, but I got too much info from the Internet and made my choice.
Posted 2/1/2012 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
I had tons of issues on the patch-headaches, weight gain, etc. I switched to one of the 21-day pills, where you don't have a period. No weight loss, but no headaches either, and only occasional periods (light spotting twice a year).

not much help, I know. But, imagine life before the pill!!
Posted 2/1/2012 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
Your hormones shift sometimes & discuss with your gynecologist and he/she can have you try another one.
Posted 2/1/2012 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
I started my BC experience with Depo--NOT the best choice in the world. Put on 40 lbs in 8 months. Then I went to NuvaRing, then when I couldnt afford it anymore I switched to the Pill. Another bad choice, it seems. Apparently my body cannot handle it; I go tomorrow to see my gyno, because I have had nothing but grief from two different brands.

I hope you get some relief.
Posted 2/1/2012 6:34 AM (GMT 0)
I have had a lot of luck with the nuva ring. I have always been afraid of IUDs because they are semi permanent so I decided to try the ring. I still PMS and get a period but they are both much better then before.
Posted 2/1/2012 10:10 AM (GMT 0)
I've had a lot of luck with the Depo. I lost 15 pounds when I started and haven't had a cycle in almost 10 years. I had really bad cramps at the beginning, but they eventually went away. And now I have some dryness and my sex drive is next to nothing.. lol But other than that, it's great for me.
Posted 2/1/2012 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
Well, I told the gyno about my problems, and she gave me 3 months worth of NuvaRing free--saved me over $200. She also said when I go back in May she will give me more if she has them. Its the only thing that has worked for me and not made me miserable.
Posted 2/1/2012 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I have had my Mirena for almost a year. I like the not-so- heavy periods and the months I don't have one at all. But I have noticed that when I do have "that time of the month", I have really bad cramps. I am sort of used to that due to my endometriosis, but they seem to have gotten worse since the Mirena has been placed. If you have any questions I agree talk to your doctor. Not sure if this helps but just my 2 cents. Hope you feel better soon.

Yellwdaisy
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Posted 2/2/2012 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
I appreciate all of the responses. I failed to mention that they say the Mirena is more than likely embedded. Last May, the dr couldnt find strings, had u/s couldnt find it and finally had pelvic xray that showed it had traveled very far up. During my pap, it came back with atypical squamous cells so we were to revisit that again in May anyhow. so I have made the appointment, and will discuss with the dr Feb.27th.:)
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