IUD Issues and a Big Decision to Make

I would suggest having it taken out. It can be a great BC but there could be a lot of complications with living it in without a string. It could always move into your Wall lining later and you'd never know! What's the point of leaving it in anyways if you have to take Oral BC either way? It would be a great piece of mind for you in the long run to have it taken out, I believe, because your worried about it to start with. Best of Luck to you!

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P.

I will just tell you my experience with an IUD and hopefully that will help you to decide. I had an IUD a couple of months after I had my last son. It cause a low grade chronic infection. I kept having abdominal pain and other symptoms but no matter how many times I went to the doctor, he couldn't find anything wrong with me. I was beginning to think I was crazy. After over 3 years of this, I finally found a doctor that found the problem. I ended up having to have a complete hysterectomy at age 30 due to this. I am not saying that you will have the same problem but do not just let the problem linger. I almost died due to the long term chronic infection. Good luck!

I would have the IUD removed. There are so many negative side effects with the Mirena that I actually decided to stick with birth control. There is a class action lawsuit right now over the Mirena. Just my two cents....

Pregnancy is a possibility. My niece got pregnant while using an IUD and now has an adorable 2 year old daughter.

K.

My 2 cents - I happen to be someone who has the Mirena and loves it. But if I were going through what you are, I would have that puppy yanked out! Good luck with whatever you decide and God bless!

I had everything but the acne, and it went away within 2 weeks of having Mirena pulled - no bcp's needed. Sex also hurt like a sonofagun, both during and for the next 24-48 hours.

If you WANT to keep it, you could always try just the pills first - then if you're still having the complications, you could have it pulled.

Funny - I lasted 9 months with my Mirena too.

I would have it taken out, sounds like alot of issue's with it ! change to the shot ! thats what I did and had no side-effects either ! all was good !
Have a great day !