I've been reading some old post on those of you that have Mirena for heavy bleeding. I'm wondering if there is anyone that it didn't help with this problem? Has anyone had weight gain since getting put in? Have you noticed a change in how fast your losing weight since you had it put in?

And, this may be awkward...but how do you check the"threads"? I've looked on the Mirena website and can't find that...it says your healthcare provider will show you how? Do you check the threads monthly?

One of the older post someone states that her partner didn't like nuva ring because he could feel it? Has anyone had there partner tell them they can feel it?

I've had my tubes tied since 1990.....never had any reason to give bc a second thought.... there are so many different choices now. I was only on the pill for 3 years before I had my daughter and not quite 3 years after...same pill both times and weight gain was the only problem I had with it. So, that's my excuse for asking dumb questions...naive.

Ruth

Edited September 17, 200916 yr by baby ruth
stupid!!

I got mine replaced last night. I'd had it for 5 years and loved it! Still love it!

I came off of Depo and went on this. I had pretty much no period since. Every once in a while I'll get spotting, especially when I'm stressed out. But it's nothing unmanageable, to be sure.

The first Mirena I got put in HURT! The cramping was terrible for a few hours, then highly uncomfortable for the next few days. I was afraid of the pain when I got it replaced. Yesterday I was a triple threat: I had a well woman, then she was to pull the old one, then install the new one. I was on the table probably 2 and a half minutes. My OBGYN was amazing. Just as I was expecting the cervical scrape from the pap, she told me the old one was out! Then in went the new one with some painful cramping, but the worst of it only lasted a minute.

She made it very clear that when the cervix is manipulated like that, it can cause dizziness, so it was good my boyfriend was driving. I felt OK, though. I had taken a muscle relaxer and pain pill beforehand in anticipation. I went home and fell asleep for 5 hours. An hour after I woke up, my pain was totally gone. I have had very, very slight discomfort here and there, but nothing bad at ALL.

I love my IUD, and realize that while everyone has different reactions to it, I have been glad that mine has been great! :-)

Ok so I'm reading these replies and I have to say this - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE MIRENA (OR ANY OTHER IUD) IS IN AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH! I work for an OB/Gyn and ladies --> they do come out! Sometimes people don't even know they've come out until they find out they are preggers! We see it a lot more frequently than you want to know about!

I wanna know how the ablation went? I am so thinking about having that done!

Hi Bamablondie, I was wondering if you have seen many cases of Mirena having to be surgically removed. I know I read someone had a problem on here, I am just wondering how often it does happen. I have a consult next week to get Mirena and am curious.