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DeniseMarie
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Mirena IUD- Give me the good, the bad and the ugly
Considering it.
Day 2 of my period is really, really heavy. I go through a few overnights that day. The Dr said it would help with that. I am not too crazy about the hormones it contains though but my Dr said it was safe. I thought I had heard you have an increased risk of stroke or blood clots? He says no.
Thanks
Message edited 10/27/2014 8:13:56 PM.
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
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Allison
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Mirena IUD- Give me the good, the bad and the ugly
Stroke and clots are a sude effect of any hormone. So the pill will be the same.
I can't comment on the actual product but know that I am never Allowed to take hormones due to my clotting issues.
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melbalalala
Little Lady
Member since 5/07 5015 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Mirena IUD- Give me the good, the bad and the ugly
Im on month 2 and I'm waiting for this "no more period" people rave about.. I'm bleeding 50% of the month since I got Mirena.. granted, it's not really heavy but enough to be annoying. I do like not worrying about taking my pill but until I get to that period-free life I can't rave about it quite yet!
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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S
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Mirena IUD- Give me the good, the bad and the ugly
Stroke risk is increased with BC containing hormones. Due to medical reasons I cannot use any hormone containing bc and I have been happy with the paraguard IUD.
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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1
Member since 10/05 7395 total posts
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Catherine
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Re: Mirena IUD- Give me the good, the bad and the ugly
I have the Mirena and am happy with it. Got it at my PP checkup. I think it did take a few months for my period to go away, but it was much lighter. I still occasionally get light spotting, but overall, I'm glad I got it. A big part of my decision to get it was to lessen my period...it was bad. My doc said that while it does have hormones, the dose is so low that it is not even detectable in the blood, as it mostly stays right in the uterus.
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| Posted 10/27/14 11:59 PM |
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LML
Twins!
Member since 10/09 1320 total posts
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Laura
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Mirena IUD- Give me the good, the bad and the ugly
I had it for about 6 months before I got it taken out. I was convinced that I was pregnant while on it because of all the side effects. Bloating and nausea especially. I know that some people love it, but it just wasn't for me. Removal was really easy though so it may be worth a try if your insurance will cover it.
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Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!
Member since 8/05 14470 total posts
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Veronica
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Mirena IUD- Give me the good, the bad and the ugly
Pro: I haven't had a period in 4yrs? :)
Con: I had a nearly constant period for 5 months at first
Pro: but the last 2 months were just really heavy spotting
Con: which was annoying! lol tons of liners
Pro: Did I mention no periods.. none!
Con: It hurt going in but I had a c/s, he said vag births make it easier
Pro: Tylenol helped
Con: I overthought it for awhile and kept thinking I could feel it etc but it was just my mind.
Pro: It was only my mind!
Pro: 5yrs
Pro: They will pull and replace it at the same time
Pro: insurance picked it up
Con: had to order it first, wait then come back haha
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b2b777
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Mirena IUD- Give me the good, the bad and the ugly
My doc put me on a low lo does pill and i have the same symptoms as the IUD users. The first 1-2 months i had constant spotting and periods... then after that no period again. And my periods were bad. If you dont like the idea of an IUD ask about "Lo Loestrin" not Loestrin 24.
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| Posted 10/28/14 9:11 AM |
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MaZz
* Lovin my baby girl!!! *
Member since 2/09 6243 total posts
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Gina
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Re: Mirena IUD- Give me the good, the bad and the ugly
Ive had it in for just over 2 years. It took 1 yr for me to really get regulated which was annoying. But I still get my period... I get it like clockwork. Always did... But it is soooo much lighter and only lasts like 2 days. I don't feel any side effects really.
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