Problems with Mirena IUD
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Problems with Mirena IUD
| Mon, 06-05-2006 - 1:23pm |
Hello-
I had the Mirena IUD inserted last September 2005. I have had frequent spotting and cramping ever since. It has now been 9 months of it and I have had it. It has gotten to the point where I have cramping and spotting every other day. It was so bad the other week that I was convinced the iud must have perforated my uterus. I went in and had it checked, it was fine.
The doctor can not explain all the bleeding and cramping other than that it may have to do with my hormones being out of wack since I am still nursing.
I really love the idea of the Mirena and I love the high effectiveness of it but I can not take much more of being uncomfortable and bleeding all the time.
Has anyone had experience with Mirena while nursing? Did it all get better once you weaned?
I made an appointment for the end of June to have it removed but am willing to stick with it if there is a way.
Please resopnd with any advice. Thanks so much.
I had the Mirena IUD inserted last September 2005. I have had frequent spotting and cramping ever since. It has now been 9 months of it and I have had it. It has gotten to the point where I have cramping and spotting every other day. It was so bad the other week that I was convinced the iud must have perforated my uterus. I went in and had it checked, it was fine.
The doctor can not explain all the bleeding and cramping other than that it may have to do with my hormones being out of wack since I am still nursing.
I really love the idea of the Mirena and I love the high effectiveness of it but I can not take much more of being uncomfortable and bleeding all the time.
Has anyone had experience with Mirena while nursing? Did it all get better once you weaned?
I made an appointment for the end of June to have it removed but am willing to stick with it if there is a way.
Please resopnd with any advice. Thanks so much.
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| Mon, 06-05-2006 - 6:24pm |
I had mine for about 3 years....I had some spotting that wouldn't stop around the 1 year mark or so and my dr put me on a low dose patch (vivelle dot) along with the IUD and the spotting stopped.I didn't have a period at all after I started the patch.Used it for about 1 1/2 years I guess....((HUGS)) unfortunately spotting can be quite common.I was pleased with my IUD too and I would still have it but I got cysts and my dr took it out and did a tubal on me when she removed my cysts....good luck in whatever you decide to do....
