Can anyone tell me about their experiences with Mirena IUD? Thanks!

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I am on the pill right now but need to switch to something else. My gynecologist suggested Mirena. Can anyone tell me about their experiences while using it?

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I'm on mirena now. Have been for a 1.5 years. I've never had a child, so it was VERY painful for me when they put it in. And for about a week after. The first 7 months I loved it. Now I want it out!! My moods are so crazy. No sex drive at all. Periods can last anywhere from 3days to 3 weeks. I have constant infection. My hair is thinning. 
Even though I'm not a fan, maybe it would work better for you. Everyone is different.

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I have the IUD for 5 yrs had it since my son was born almost 2 1/2 years ago and I haven't had a problem yet. No pain or bleeding. I recommend it.

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I heard on tv that there is a lawsuit against Mirena, something about wrongful death and blood clots.

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I love all of these heresy comments. "I heard this, I know someone". I was warned by my doctor and friends of horror stories involving Mirena, but it was the closest think I could get to sterilized so I went for it. (I'm childfree but they won't tie your tubes at 19 anywhere)
I will be frank. The insertion was extremely uncomfortable and the pain the following day was rather severe. I am nulliparous - no kids - so that played a factor. But two weeks later I was back to normal aside from some spotting when my period was due and abnormal cycles now. I just track my cycle to know when I may expect my period, and bring my menstrual cup out and about in my purse in case it strikes. But honestly, it was one of the best decisions I've made, getting Mirena. Yes, I still get my period, and yes, I still have cramps during my period.
Make sure you choose a doctor who is experienced in insertion before getting Mirena. I think a lot of these "horror stories" are from women who went to a doctor that was not experienced in IUD insertion/removal. I personally chose the largest abortion/IUD provider in south Florida for my insertion, and it went as well as it could have!
Cheers. Everyone is different, and none of these reactions to Mirena will mirror your own.

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I know a person who had a piece break off and implant itself in her uterine wall and she can no longer have children. Too much of a risk for me!!

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I liked it while it was in, but near the end things got funky and it had to be taken out. The procedure took over an hour and involved tearing of tissues and after that getting stuck in the cervix as it wouldn't dilate. The pain was the most intense pain I had ever experienced.

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Had to get it out. I bled for a month straight.

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I had it it was horrible pain and lots of bleeding all the time, and I kept getting infection after infection.....what was the point can't have sex when all that was going on. I had it removed after months.

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I have never been pregnant and I tried Mirena and I had to get it removed because my uterus was not stretched out enough. The cramping was horrible for me. After I almost got into a car accident because of extremely sharp pain I decided to get it removed.

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You really want to get the Mirean? Cause I had it and you will be cramping real bad for month's

Can anyone tell me about their experiences with Mirena IUD? Thanks!

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