I was told by my doctor that this is a
wonderful form of birth control. I had it
inserted in July 1 month after having my
second child (which made me a good
candidate, already had kids, monogamous
relationship). Anyways, the pamphlet
didn't really have that many side effects
listed and I don't know if this is in my
head but I have been moody, getting really
angry for no reason or over something so
miniscule, hair falling out (three times
the normal amount) legs hurting, bad
period cramps, lots of acne (in places I
have never ever broken out, major fatigue
among other things.
I am thinking about having it removed. My
doctor said that this has nothing to do
with the IUD and that spotting and
cramping are normal and I should wait it
ot. Oh and I have absolutely nooooooo sex
drive. Zip, zero, zilch, don't even think
about it. HELP???
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Tylanas
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Posted: 10-27-07 11:47am
Because Mirena has hormones, it is
completely possible for you to be having
these side effects. I'd advise the copper
coil iud as it has no hormones and thus,
almost no side effects.
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Moo
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Posted: 10-27-07 13:45pm
I didn't have any real side effects with
the mirena but if you are then go back to
your doctors - you do not have to suffer
these things because of birth control!
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Georgia59
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Re: Side Effects On Mirena? Posted: 10-28-07 21:16pm
stormyautumn
wrote:
I was told by my doctor that
this is a wonderful form of birth control.
I had it inserted in July 1 month after
having my second child (which made me a
good candidate, already had kids,
monogamous relationship). Anyways, the
pamphlet didn't really have that many side
effects listed and I don't know if this is
in my head but I have been moody, getting
really angry for no reason or over
something so miniscule, hair falling out
(three times the normal amount) legs
hurting, bad period cramps, lots of acne
(in places I have never ever broken out,
major fatigue among other things.
I am thinking about having it removed. My
doctor said that this has nothing to do
with the IUD and that spotting and
cramping are normal and I should wait it
ot. Oh and I have absolutely nooooooo sex
drive. Zip, zero, zilch, don't even think
about it.
HELP???
If your legs are hurting, you NEED to see
your doctor about that.
I had some pretty nasty side effects on
Mirena too. It is a great form of birth
control, but just doesn't agree with some
women, like all forms of birth control.
I suggest you give it a little longer and
see if the side effects go away. Some
sources say to wait it out for 6 months
with mirena and the side effects should go
away. I waited for about nine and then got
it out as quickly as I could lol.
But read this first: from planned
parenthood
"Serious problems usually have warning
signs. Report any of these signs to your
clinician as soon as possible.
* pain in the abdomen or chest
* severe headaches
* sudden shortness of breath or
spitting up blood
* unusual swelling or pain in the leg
or arm
* changes in the frequency, severity,
or associated symptoms of your headache
* aura — gradual onset, yet
short-term visual experience of arching,
bright, flashing zig-zag lines
* worsening depression
* yellowing of the skin or eyes
(jaundice)
* a new lump in your breast
* unusual heavy bleeding from your
vagina"
