Anyone else fed up with Merina IUD??
I got the Merina at my Drs recommendation to help alleviate my period symptoms: Extreme cramps that had me on the floor, Very heavy bleeding and large blood clots, and finally my period would last 8-10 days. It was hell.
I got the Merina put in and I did not find it very painful, it just felt like a bad cramp. But I experienced every symptom they said would be possible. I bled/ spotted for 6 months, still had cramps, and gained weight. The most frustrating of these being the weight gain. From initially having it placed to my 6- week check- up I gained 15lbs. My dr took note of it but said it was due to my lifestyle. (though nothing had changed!)
Eventually, the bleeding stopped, and I continued to get my period at my normal cycle of 24-26 days but instead of it being hell like before of 8-10 days it got shorter and lighter. It evened out around 4-5 days that were very light and I only needed a panty liner. (TMI I know) I was very happy with this and told myself I could deal with the weight gain.
After being pretty ok with everything, despite the now 30lb weight gain, occasional pain during sex, and severe occasional cramps, I am coming up on my 2- year anniversary with the Merina, but it started going downhill for me a few months ago. With the weight gain, I have tried everything to lose weight, but nothing helps at all, and it is like I can gain weight at the drop of a hat.
The past few months, about 5 months now, I have been getting severe headaches at the start of each period and they have been gradually increasing in intensity with each period. I’m now to where I have a migraine for the duration of my period that is now 7-8 days in length. On top of this, my period is getting longer again and heavier.
I am beyond fed up now, and I have an appointment to get it removed in a week. I’m so looking forward to having my body back. I’ll just have to figure out a way to deal with my original period issues.
Anyone else have bad experiences with the Merina??
Let’s Glow
Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy
Glow helps you navigate your fertility journey with smart tools, personalized insights, and guidance from medical experts who understand what matters most.
25+ million
Users
4.8 stars
200k+ app ratings
20+
Medical advisors