User Reviews for Mirena intrauterine

I used it for endometrioses. But what doctors and google and websites and the people who sell the product dont tell you the one Side Effect IS weight Gain That is a Fact

Mirena coil has ruined my life. I got pregnant easily with my daughter and so I put a Mirena coil in as I didn't want another child right away. I was told Mirena cannot make someone infertile. After about 3 years, I started spotting every day, which lasted around 3 months. The threads were still in place. I finally went to see my gynaecologist who said we had to remove it but it was stuck, so I would need to be put to sleep for 30 mins to have it removed via hysteroscopy. I woke up 6 hours later, the coil was so stuck that it had pierced the uterine walls and my muscle had started growing around it. After calling a male surgeon to tug at it, I started bleeding profusely and it had to be removed via laparoscopy (camera in the belly button and the mirena coil was removed via the side of the abdomen). I was told my period would return after max. 3 months. A month after the surgery, I got immense pain for 4 days but no period. Then exactly a month later, the same thing. On the third month, I decided to consult a Dr who looked into my uterus with a camera and said my uterus was so severely scarred that it had fused together. He told me it was the most severe case he'd seen and that the only option was surgery, but scar tissue this dense generally grows back. I wanted another child so I accepted. The surgery had to be performed in two separate operations because there was too much to remove in one go. Luckily the scar tissue was removed and didn't grow back right away. I was told to try to get pregnant naturally for one year before consulting again. A year went by (I was only 27 by this point) and still no baby. So I went to have some tests done, and apparently the scar tissue had damaged my endometrium so that it was unable to grow enough to receive the embryo. I was referred for IVF were I was given very high doses of estrogen to make the endometrium grow. An excellent quality embryo was transferred and I fell pregnant but miscarried within a week. I did this 4 times and each time I had the same result. I finally decided to contact a clinic in Spain specialising in miscarriage and uterine abnormalities, who found that the scar tissue had, in fact, grown back some time in the last 6 years, and that it was also on the sub endometrial layer. They said that the cause was the Mirena coil as there is no other possibility of it being anything else. I was given another surgery to remove the scar tissue and waiting to see what is the next step. This has completely ruined my life, the Mirena website still says that it cannot make someone infertile. My daughter is now a 10 year old only child only because of this and this whole experience has been extremely traumatic for not only me, but my whole family. I also met someone who had a similar experience but was in hospital for a year with sepsis after it got stuck!!! Read More Read Less

Mirena IUD has ruined my life the past 10 years I have been suffering with “IIH” I have seizures so frequently I’ve probably had over 2,000 within this time, I removed the iud after having a few seizures realizing that was the issue now my hormones are imbalance my periods sometimes are heavy and sometimes light I’ve been on multiple medications even had lumbar punctures and I still have seizures when I was pregnant I had them everyday for 6 months. I have short term memory loss and I am unable to drive some many things has been cut out of my life due to this BIRTH CONTROL I WISH I WOULD HAVE NEVER GOTTEN IT!!!!!!!Read More Read Less

Helped reduces heavy periods, moodiness, weight gain and I feel great! Estrogen pills make me feel crazy so this progestin was the solution for me!

I'm a HUGE advocate for Mirena. I got it when I was 21 and went through 2 until 30, when I decided to take it out for family planning reasons. First off, I do want to put a disclaimer that every body is different and how they react to any form of birth control will not always reflect each other's experience. However, this applies to negative reviews as much as the positive ones. My first insertion experience was extremely painful, though likely because I never gave birth, never had sex, and because I had a tilted uterus (which tends to make things more difficult). The visit was maybe 20 minutes but the actual insertion was one or two minutes. I highly suggest taking pain killers prior and ask your doctor for muscle relaxers or alternative pain management. I did not do this for the first insertion but I did for the second and it was painful still but way more manageable. Afterwards, I had mild cramping for a day that got better quickly. For the first insertion, I spotted consistently for about 3 months. This is NORMAL! And since I got the IUD to treat heavy and painful periods, I was totally fine with only having to use thin pads until the spotting stopped. My periods got shorter and significantly lighter. It took a couple years before my periods spaced out to every couple months and the bleeding was no more than spotting for a day or two. Upon my second insertion, I did not have to go through spotting again and my period completely stopped altogether. Also by the time I became sexually active, it was such a relief not having to remember taking the pill. My partner didn't feel the strings and if they did they never ruined the moment. I honestly felt like I got my life back in a way, except I don't think I've felt so functional since I went through puberty. If your periods are heavy and really impact your daily life, I highly recommend. Having no period was honestly the best, I didn't have to plan around my cycle or anything! And no money spent on pads and tampons! I personally had no adverse side effects, though I will say because of the drug in Mirena, tracking ovulation was difficult and I often times skipped it altogether. It kinda lowers your libido a bit but it wasn't detrimental to the experiences I had and honestly it may not have been the Mirena since I took other prescriptions that are KNOWN to lower libido. I have it out now and it does feel a little weird to have the hormones flooding back. I got a little spaced out with headaches and light nausea, some withdrawal spotting for a week, but it's clearing up now. I've had it out for only 3 weeks so I can't speak on when I'll start bleeding again or how long it took to conceive but generally I hear it adjusts itself within a few months. Anyway when I'm done with kids if I can't get a hysterectomy I'm going back on Mirena!! 100% loved it!Read More Read Less

I am 48 with 3 kids. i already had tubal ligation about 10 years ago but was prescribed mirena to manage heavy periods which was leaving me severely anaemic and requiring annual iron infusions. The actual insertion was not too bad. The medical practioners were empathetic and i was well supported during the insertion. I noticed that i started putting on weight at an alarming rate but what really bothered me was i developed 2 lumps between my armpit and one of my breasts within 4 months. I went to see a GP (not my regular one) with my concern and on careful examination she sent me for an ultrasound with mammogram (plus a biopsy if required). This is very scary for me and i am still waiting for my appointment date. My GP suspected it might have to do with the mirena. Honestly, i plan to have it removed. I dont want to solve one problem and create others. I have a family history of high blood pressure and diabetes. I can't afford to increase my risks. In summary, i neither recommend nor dismiss the product itself as everyone's experience is different.Read More Read Less

Had the first Mirena for 5 years, and had the second one taken out after 2 years. Reason: GI problems, horrible acid reflux (every day!). Multiple tests done, nothing was found. Treatments, doctor visits. Immediately feeling better after removal.

Mirena has decreased my period flow, however I experience sharp occasional cramping (had placement confirmed with ultrasound). Switching from the pill to IUD has caused acne and hair loss for me, and I still get an irregular period. Insertion was painful as was the recovery process. I needed to switch to an IUD due to ocular migraines on the pill, however I wouldn't recommend it unless you have no other options like me.

My heavy periods were controlling my life. They continued to get heavier every year. I was afraid to turn over in bed at night due to flooding the bed. It was hard to do my job as even though I used the most absorbant tampon and pad at the same time, I still leaked. The Marina had no side effects except for a little cramping for a week after insertion. I used this treatment for approximately 13 years before my periods stopped through menapause. The Marina was the best decision for my health I have ever done Read More Read Less

Had after 5 months having it very dizzy vertigo spell very fatigue and I think may cause something in my brain like those silent tumors I’m not the only person to review about this brain thing . Benin tumor look alike thing they found developed after mirena. A lot dizziness affecting my daily lid life after removal no joke even 30 minutes later I see the difference I don’t get dizzy turning my head looking. At cars I’m happy I remuu oh es it wouldn’t recommend this at all.

Hi! This is my 4th year with Mirena. So far I had a good experience. I used to suffer heavy periods and Mirena made my periods really light/crampless for around 3 years. Now that it's my 4th year I stopped having it (You can either have light periods or no periods at all is normal!). A lot of people say putting it hurts, yet I did not have that experience, the only burden was for around 20 mins after putting it in (it's just cramps, they do hurt but go away) Anyway, I had it since I was 16 and currently 20, really good if you have an active sexual life. Read More Read Less

I'm 48 and peri menopausal and I got the Mirena 3 months ago for 3 reasons. To help with my irregular periods, birth control and for the HRT. The insertion was a little uncomfortable its the same as getting a smear, it only last 2 mins. My doctor was so nice and she made me feel at ease.I had periods pains for about 2 weeks after. I got my period the month after and I've had none since. I'm finding it great. If this stops my irregular periods and pain for the next 5 years I'll be a happy camper.Read More Read Less

PLEASE READ!!!!!!! Apparently it wasn't for me...I am 49... Had 1st mirena put in about 3 years ago. Bled for the first year aLot and finally stopped all together. (LOBED IT!!) After having it for about a year and a half, I started experiencing extreme bloating, horrible mood swings, depression, burning sensation down my groin and into my left leg, developed anxiety, painful sex. Went to doctor's multiple times, was given different antidepressants. I started thinking I'm going crazy! Then I started feeling like I was in labor. Took a pregnancy test in a panic... negative..wld lay on a heating pad to get rid of the pain and just have some comfort. Went back to Obgyn, was told they cld feel strings and that i was fine. After 3 months of living this craziness, I demanded to see another doctor. Finally got someone to listen and had ultrasound done. Which showed my IUD had traveled into my uterine muscle wall. And that is why I was feeling labor pains, because my uterus was rejecting it and trying to push it out. So I was actually having labor pains!! Was told it was possibly put in wrong and this is why I was having such issues. I did love the fact that I finally didnt have periods because my whole life I have suffered long, heavy periods.... So my doctor talked me into doing the IUD under ultrasound to make sure it was placed properly with the possibility of my body rejecting it but at least then we wld know. Soooo it's been a year and I'm back to square one... Getting it removed permanently my body is just not accepting it. I think it's so important for women to see this because the doctors (and family) had me thinking I was losing my mind!! Women listen to your body!!! It may be for some but it also isn't for others they never tell u any of this when you get it. Read More Read Less

Side effects huge blood clots, depression, groin pain including discomfort three to emergency dislodged tear inside Sleeping problems and mood swings Destroyed my relationship Iron levels plummeted

I am 50 years old and I inserted the mirena after the recommendation of my doctor a year ago. I suffered from heavy bleeding for about 2 years due to endometrial hyperplasia. The bleeding lasted 25 days a month. After 1 year I have droplet bleeding about 15 days a month but it doesn't bother me at all. My psychology is quite good and with diet I have lost about 5 kilos which I had gained due to period disorders. No discomfort or pain except for a little during insertion. I recommend it for heavy bleeding.Read More Read Less

Awful side effects that my health care professional was not upfront about. Thankful for the web and face book support groups that made me decide enough was enough and get it taken out before I turned into a person I didn’t want to be.

It was great the 5+ and another 5+ years a had it, very rarely had a period , and I had no issues what so even until it was time to take the 2nd one out . I had to get it removed at the emergency room because I tried to do it myself but I couldn’t and as soon as I slightly pulled the string I began getting cold sweats and severe cramping, when I got to the hospital they pulled it out but the mirena was wide open ! I thought it was suppose to close coming out . It was an excruciating pain ! Like someone stabbed me 10 times where the insert was , I don’t think they pulled it out correct but I’m so glad it’s out , I feel like my normal self like a weight was lifted off of my shoulder and a huge peaceful release. Bleeding started 2 days later. If I have any problems I will come back to this post, but so far so good.Read More Read Less

I got the mirena coil after severe bleeding post pregnancy. It has been life changing in the best possible way - I hadn’t realised how badly I suffered during my period over many years. Now I’m on the mirena coil they are light and I get barely any pain. It stopped the post pregnancy bleeding too. I’m glad I persevered through the initial months of continual bleeding on mirena (not fun at all!) as I’m now 5 years into using it and highly recommend it

Made my thyroid issues worse to the point I now have a autoimmune disease that I will have the rest of my life after 1st try. My 2nd try with it 2 yrs later and I'm convinced it's what cause my thyroid issues and I was only on for 2 months and my thyroid levels were cut in half even though I took my meds as always. So the progesterone in it directly effected my thyroid that I went from stable numbers of 5.32 all the way down to 2.12 I. Just two months.

I’ve had a Mirena for 3 years now and it has completely changed my life for the better. I got it for heavy periods and iron deficiency anemia. I had one period after insertion and haven’t bled since. I’ve had no side effects. Don’t be afraid of the pain if you are considering an IUD—for me the insertion was extremely painful but lasted less than a second and there was no lingering pain like with a flu shot or a piercing. Talk to your doctor about options for medication if you’re nervous. I was offered Xanax but didn’t end up taking it. Read More Read Less