UPDATE: IUD insterted

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Registered: 11-16-2003
UPDATE: IUD insterted
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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 9:29am

I just wanted to update everyone. I had a Mirena IUD insterted yesterday afternoon. I have never had children. I took 3 Advil before. It hurt a little more than I expected, but it was bearable. It wasn't anything worse than my normal period cramps, which are awful. I didn't regret it after it was done. I didn't feel too bad after it was insterted. I didn't experience much cramping at all. I took the day easy, and the only real activity I did was stop at Target on the way home to get some pantyliners. They gave me a pad at the office, but it was really bulky, and to be honest I haven't used one since my first period when I was 12, and it was a little complicated to work. It was really long and had these wing things on it. It was really uncomfortable too. I have never been a fan of pads, but I don't want to use a tampon with such lightness. It is hardly worth a panyliner. I have only had some very light spotting, and I think it may be more the stuff they put in me than anything else.

So far everything is good. No regrets. It did make me a little uneasy that is seemed like the staff at the hospital was acting like I was doing something scandelous, but maybe they were just trying to honor my privacy by not talking about it too much/loud even when they had to talk about it.

I have my followup appointment May 14 to check everything out.

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 04-10-2007 - 10:09am

Hi crys9876, welcome back!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 05-18-2006
Tue, 04-10-2007 - 10:27am

I'm glad it went well. I never had enough bleeding for a tampon either. A panty liner was fine. I'm glad that you aren't in too much discomfort. Good luck and keep in touch.

-Mel


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Registered: 04-18-2003
Tue, 04-10-2007 - 12:37pm
Thanks so much for sharing. I am planning to get one next month and the more I hear the better I feel. I hope that you have continued success!
Holly
Holly
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Registered: 01-26-2005
Tue, 04-10-2007 - 2:38pm
sounds good....hope it all works out for you-I had great experiences with the mirena-had it inserted at the drs office though....anyway-good luck....
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