Mirena IUD

I had Mirena put in on March 28th. I pump exclusively and my supply immediately dropped. I am fully aware that Progestin is not known to have any effect on lactation. Before Mirena I pumped 8-12 ounces each session. The day after Mirena I pumped just shy of 6 ounces. 4 weeks later I was down to 3 ounces. I chose to have Mirena removed that day. I was suffering from extreme exhaustion even though my son sleeps through the night. My whole body ached especially my legs and hips and back. My hands were stiff and tingly when I woke up every morning. I was gaining weight even though I had been losing before Mirena. I had headaches daily as well as heavy bleeding for the entire 4 weeks. My moods changed for the worse. I just wasn't myself and I knew something was not right. The day after I had Mirena removed I pumped 5 ounces. The picture shows the day after Mirena was put in, a few days later, 4 weeks later, and the day after it was removed. Like I said I am

aware that Progestin is not known to have any effect on lactation I just wanted to share my experience with others considering the Mirena IUD.