need advice about mirena
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| Sun, 05-06-2007 - 1:33pm |
Hi everyone... I've never posted on this board before, but I'm looking for a little advice. So if you have anything, let me hear it! And thanks in advance :)
I'm 20 years old and I have Factor V Lieden and Prothrombin gene mutation... basically, I cannot put any horomones into my body... so horomonal birth control methods are out. My gyn said that the Mirena IUD would be my best option considering I am in a stable relationship. He is slightly worried about how my body will accept it though, considering I've never had a child. Anyways...
I'll be having the Mirena placed on the 17th of this month... and I'd like to hear anything users have to say about it. I'm worried about the pain during the procedure, what to expect afterward, if it can be felt during normal, everyday activities, or even during intercourse.
Anything you have to offer would be greatly appreciated! I'm hoping to calm my nerves!!
Thanks!

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I'm not going to lie to you. I had very bad pain during insertion (I've had no children). But with that said, even though it was a bad bad pain - it only last a few brief moments. Following the insertion, I felt very woozy and sick to my stomach. I just stayed laying down on the table until I felt better.
But it is all worth it!!! I would go through it again - that's how much I love using the Mirena IUD.
Just plan on having a day where someone can drive you home and you can lie down and relax the rest of the day. By the next morning, I felt perfectly normal.
As for feeling the IUD, I think the week or so I was very "aware" of it. I could swear that I could feel it poking me. But I think I was just being paranoid. I quickly forgot about the fact that I even have it, and I have not "felt" it at all in the past year and a half. I'm not aware of it at all.
i had an iud for two years and just had it removed.i had weight gain and cramping, but i didn't have any periods, which was great.... the cramping and weight got worse as time went on only a little at a time after having my son i was 112lbs then slowley gaining to 130lbs. now and im just not happy with it no matter how hard i would diet and work out i just couldnt seem to loose it so just be carefull. erica scheall
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