Anyone here with Factor V?
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| Sat, 06-16-2007 - 1:14am |
Hi again everyone... I've been on here a few times before for help with my Mirena IUD. Before I start with questions, let me back up...
I'm 20 years old, never had children, and have Factor V and prothrombin gene mutation (I can't add estrogen to my body basically.) I was on this site a lot before because of my pretty severe pain with my IUD. A month later, the pain is still bad, only really managed with 8-12 ibuprofen a day. My gyn wants to remove the IUD next week because my uteran cavity is just too small, which I agree with this decision. However, he wants me to start the Camile mini-pill. This apparently only contains progestin, but I'm still worried I'll develop a blood clot.
So my question is... Is there anyone here that has this same problem? I know it's rare but I'm hoping I might get lucky. And everyone else, feel free to add anything you'd like... I'm up for suggestions! Thanks!

Hi sbh06, welcome back!
Jill
Mel is correct :) I have Factor V.
I'm using the Mirena IUD and love it. I have not had childrend either, but it has not caused me any problems. I must have a larger uterus or something.
I considered a progesterin only birth control pill - but the pregnancy rate is a lot (a lot!) higher and I didn't want to risk it. And I wanted to wait a good five years before having kids, so Mirena was a good option for me.
Well I think I've decided to give the Mirena one more try... I just finished my first period with it, and today I only took 3 ibuprofen... haha woo!
I was told to start the mini pill yesterday, but I think I'll call Monday and tell him I'm feeling better (hopefully it continues) and see what he says.
Thanks everyone for the support!!