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rolosmom7

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Vinasu    621

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I'm on my third Mirena. I adore them. They're the set- it-and- forget- it of birth control. Also, I love not having periods.

I took out the first one when we were ready to have our second baby, and I was pregnant in a month.

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Who'sThere    331

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I have Mirena, on my 2nd one even. Reduced Migraines (hormone), and have only had like 2 breakthrough light (spotting) periods in 9 years. One of those was after VSG surgery... spotted for 3 days, then it was done. Nothing since.

Insertion/removal is a huge B**ch. No 2 ways around it, it hurts. But the worst of it is over in a couple of minutes, and then it's just cramping like a heavy period for a couple of days (at least for me).

My 19 year old daughter has the implant. She bled for 2 months straight, and after that it smoothed out and she has lighter periods than she did.

I'm on my first one, but I agree. Getting it hurt like a B, but after that, I'm golden.

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rolosmom7    740

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I have Mirena, on my 2nd one even. Reduced Migraines (hormone), and have only had like 2 breakthrough light (spotting) periods in 9 years. One of those was after VSG surgery... spotted for 3 days, then it was done. Nothing since.

Insertion/removal is a huge B**ch. No 2 ways around it, it hurts. But the worst of it is over in a couple of minutes, and then it's just cramping like a heavy period for a couple of days (at least for me).

My 19 year old daughter has the implant. She bled for 2 months straight, and after that it smoothed out and she has lighter periods than she did.

I'm on my first one, but I agree. Getting it hurt like a B, but after that, I'm golden.

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Thanks everyone! I really appreciate y'alls insight and experiences!

I have Mirena, on my 2nd one even. Reduced migraines (hormone), and have only had like 2 breakthrough light (spotting) periods in 9 years. One of those was after VSG surgery... spotted for 3 days, then it was done. Nothing since.

Insertion/removal is a huge B**ch. No 2 ways around it, it hurts. But the worst of it is over in a couple of minutes, and then it's just cramping like a heavy period for a couple of days (at least for me).

My 19 year old daughter has the implant. She bled for 2 months straight, and after that it smoothed out and she has lighter periods than she did.

Eek, poor thing!! Glad she's doing better now.

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Pandorica217    14

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I've had the mirena IUD for about 4 years. It stopped my periods completely right away. Which was awesome because I have endometriosis and dysmenorrhea. Along with no periods I've also had no PMS, cramps etc. I have had a couple "periods" since my sleeve, just light sporting for a few days.

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rolosmom7    740

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I've had the mirena IUD for about 4 years. It stopped my periods completely right away. Which was awesome because I have endometriosis and dysmenorrhea. Along with no periods I've also had no PMS, cramps etc. I have had a couple "periods" since my sleeve, just light sporting for a few days.

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Oh that's awesome - I also have endo and uterine dysplasia. I'd love for mine to stop, it had for 2 years until this surgery.

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Corrie2016    29

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I had mirena inserted mid Oct and I got it taken out last week. It couldn't wait until it was removed. I had the worst experience with it and the pain. Oh god the pain. Turns out my body was physically rejecting it. I have issues with BC and have tried and tried may. I have PCOS and reverse endometriosis. My OBGYN recommended VSG to help

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I had mirena inserted mid Oct and I got it taken out last week. It couldn't wait until it was removed. I had the worst experience with it and the pain. Oh god the pain. Turns out my body was physically rejecting it. I have issues with BC and have tried and tried may. I have PCOS and reverse endometriosis. My OBGYN recommended VSG to help

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Oh wow, what's reverse endo? I hope they figure something out for you soon!

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Corrie2016    29

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I had mirena inserted mid Oct and I got it taken out last week. It couldn't wait until it was removed. I had the worst experience with it and the pain. Oh god the pain. Turns out my body was physically rejecting it. I have issues with BC and have tried and tried may. I have PCOS and reverse endometriosis. My OBGYN recommended VSG to help

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Oh wow, what's reverse endo? I hope they figure something out for you soon!

It's endometriosis that has spread to different portions of your body. Mine is in my bowels. Most doctors had just said it was IBS but none of the treatments helped me. After 20 years of test and test and doctors. I moved and went to a new OBGYN and we just randomly started talking and sure enough she knew what it was. It was so such a relief to finally have a doctor listen to me and give me answers.

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I had mirena inserted mid Oct and I got it taken out last week. It couldn't wait until it was removed. I had the worst experience with it and the pain. Oh god the pain. Turns out my body was physically rejecting it. I have issues with BC and have tried and tried may. I have PCOS and reverse endometriosis. My OBGYN recommended VSG to help

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Oh wow, what's reverse endo? I hope they figure something out for you soon!
It's endometriosis that has spread to different portions of your body. Mine is in my bowels. Most doctors had just said it was IBS but none of the treatments helped me. After 20 years of test and test and doctors. I moved and went to a new OBGYN and we just randomly started talking and sure enough she knew what it was. It was so such a relief to finally have a doctor listen to me and give me answers.

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Oh, ok. I have that too, never heard it called that. Mine has spread to ureter and bladder. It sucks

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