Mirena

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Registered: 03-30-2004
Mirena
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Tue, 03-30-2004 - 2:23pm
I'm considering having the Mirena Inserted (I almost said "installed") andI would liket o know what your experiences where with it, and When you had it installed duirng your period, or after... etc...

TIA!

Melinda

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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: mels2qdpies2004
Tue, 03-30-2004 - 4:48pm
I had mine put in at my OB/GYN's office....She usually likes to do it on day 1 of your cycle but she put mine in on day 4 because that was the only day we could schedule....I had to pay for it myself and file to be paid back by insurance ($430)...It was slightly painful when it was put in...but nothing unusually painful....I suggest taking ibuprofen before having it put in and then again later as needed....My dr used a "litocaine shot" but it still hurt....I had moderate cramping off and on after having it put in....ibuprofen took care of them-they weren't constant or anything,just came and went....At first the first few monthly periods were heavier and lasted 2 weeks....and were 2 weeks apart,but they evened out....I've now had it in about 9 months and basicly I'm down to spotting a few days each month....I went from using a double pack of overnights pads to using pantiliners.I'm very happy with my choice.I don't have any noticeable cramping now and my dr says the periods will get even lighter the longer it's in(she has one too)....It's supposedly good for 5 years and may be approved for 10 years before having it replaced....GOOD LUCK!!!!
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Registered: 03-30-2004
In reply to: mels2qdpies2004
Tue, 03-30-2004 - 11:54pm
I had mine "installed" about 6 weeks ago. It hurt like hell because I have never had a child and I'm not sure I could do it again, but I have been really happy with it since. Had a bit of a heavy period last month and some spotting, but no major cramping. The best is that there is virtually no chance of getting pregnant with the Mirena, which is great because I just got married.

Also, I live in Sweden and the majority of women use it as their preferred method of bc. It has been in Europe for over 12 years!