In April 2008 I had my youngest son, afterwards my midwife really talked me into getting a Mirena. I agreed because she made it sound so great and convenient. I had it for 18 months. During that time I had NO bleeding to speak of. Not a period, not a spot or smathering of one. I gained weight, and had severe irritability and depression issues. I had it removed in January 2010 because my husband and I decided we wanted another baby. The first week, I was amazed at the amount of mental clarity I felt. I felt... different. I didn't feel irritable and irritated. I couldn't believe it. 10 days later, horror started. I started bleeding so badly that leaving the bathroom was not an option (literally). This went on for about 4 days, followed by another 10 or so of fairly heavy bleeding. I thought I would just wait out that first one and then I would be okay - it is now 18 months later and I have dealt with nearly constant bleeding for 18 months. My cycles are impossible to time, and I bleed for sometimes 3 and 4 weeks straight - heavy. I went to the ER one night and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong with me. I saw my doctor this morning, and she told me that more than likely my problem is related to having the IUD. Next week I have to have bloodwork, an ultrasound, and a uterine biposy to check for cancer. Cancer. Seriously? I'm 26, I have 3 small children and I have to worry about cancer now. As if the constant bleeding for the last 18 months wasn't enough, as if TTC'ing for 18 months unsuccessfully wasn't enough - now I have cancer to worry about. I have heard nothing but bad things about Mirena and I wonder how it can still be marketed as this wonderful thing to unsuspecting women who trust their doctors. In hindsight, my doctor's office was probably making a profit off of promoting that product and it disgusts me and I regret every single day having that thing put in. If I could take it back, I would. It has brought me nothing but misery... I am yet to find anyone with issues quite as severe as I've had, but please contact me if you are reading this message and are going through something similar. I would love to hear from you! [email protected]
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In April 2008 I had my youngest son, afterwards my midwife really talked me into getting a Mirena. I agreed because she made it sound so great and convenient. I had it for 18 months. During that time I had NO bleeding to speak of. Not a period, not a spot or smathering of one. I gained weight, and had severe irritability and depression issues. I had it removed in January 2010 because my husband and I decided we wanted another baby. The first week, I was amazed at the amount of mental clarity I felt. I felt... different. I didn't feel irritable and irritated. I couldn't believe it. 10 days later, horror started. I started bleeding so badly that leaving the bathroom was not an option (literally). This went on for about 4 days, followed by another 10 or so of fairly heavy bleeding. I thought I would just wait out that first one and then I would be okay - it is now 18 months later and I have dealt with nearly constant bleeding for 18 months. My cycles are impossible to time, and I bleed for sometimes 3 and 4 weeks straight - heavy. I went to the ER one night and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong with me. I saw my doctor this morning, and she told me that more than likely my problem is related to having the IUD. Next week I have to have bloodwork, an ultrasound, and a uterine biposy to check for cancer. Cancer. Seriously? I'm 26, I have 3 small children and I have to worry about cancer now. As if the constant bleeding for the last 18 months wasn't enough, as if TTC'ing for 18 months unsuccessfully wasn't enough - now I have cancer to worry about. I have heard nothing but bad things about Mirena and I wonder how it can still be marketed as this wonderful thing to unsuspecting women who trust their doctors. In hindsight, my doctor's office was probably making a profit off of promoting that product and it disgusts me and I regret every single day having that thing put in. If I could take it back, I would. It has brought me nothing but misery... I am yet to find anyone with issues quite as severe as I've had, but please contact me if you are reading this message and are going through something similar. I would love to hear from you! [email protected]
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