IUD- Mirena

I know this is not the problem you are adressing a this point but I have found another fault with the IUD is that in many cases women have problems with it coming lose or not properly staying in. i just thought that might be helpfull for you to know.

I have the cooper iud in and have no problems when it comes to sex , we dont even feel that its in there .. I had irregular periods but now almost 1 yr later , its somewhat on track . I have a period every other month which is fine by me lol .. and I get cramps when my period is coming on . Other than the normal cramps I have had no major problems . BUT i heard alot of bad things about the mirena

Hi N.,
I didn't have Mirena I had the other one (the copper-t as it doesn't have any hormones)...
and I had cramping and bleeding constantly for 5 months before I finally had enough...
I've been finding that "the terrible three's" are enough birth control for us these days! (kidding, but not completely!)...
If you are uncomfortable then I'd have it taken out...My theory is this - if something is causing you pain/discomfort than imagine what kind of unseen havoc it can be causing your body...
Just my 2 cents (now give it back- I'm broke! ha ha!)
Oh- and my nurse midwife who inserted the IUD told me to give it at least 2-3 months before deciding...
big hug,
B.

Hi I have the IUD and have not had any problems. You can have your dr. check the lenth of the strings to see if they have sliped down and if that is what is causing the issues with your husband.

I actually got the Mirena IUD in September o6 and have had it since. I def would have to agree with you regarding the cramps. I get this horrible cramps all the way from my knees up, it feels like my bones are in a lot of pain. I too called my Dr. and he said it could take up to one year for the side effects to go away and that this was normal. I am actually considering getting it removed, I never had so many problems with the pill.

I have also heard from a friend who had it and got it removed, that your partner will be in pain once the IUD starts falling off.

She told me this happened to her and her husband and that her Doctor explained to her that it starts hurting your partner when it falls off b/c the Mirena IUD has this spikes at the end that we can't feel but our partners can.

My Doctor also explained to me that the irregular periods where normal the first year and the 60% of the women stop or have a severe reduction of their period after this year. He said this was normal and not dangerous at all.

I hope this helps.

N.,

I got an IUD in June after having my second child. After they put it in, I bled for about 5 weeks straight. I was concerned and contact the dr each week, they said it 'could' be normal. I haven't had a period since. I do have terrible cramping each month, but I tent to ignore it, and don't let my fiance know that I am in pain. I'm afraid that I will not be able to have another baby after it is removed. A friend of mine had one in for 5 years and had the same problems as I did, she cannot get pregnant now, and recently found out she has cervical cancer, and the dr is blaming it on the IUD. I wish that I had known all of the bad things about this birth control before I decided on it.

I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing the same problems as I am. I hope that it quits hurting soon.

Mirena is the best birth control out there, no pills, no weight gain and i could keep it for 5 years. It all sounds good but there are side affects... I had it for 2 years and i get alot of yeast infections and allmost no period...which is good in a way the doctor says is normal. Anyway after your body gets use to it, your periods will regulate..and for the disconfort during sex aks your doctor to trim your string that should help...good luck!

I have this IUD and have had it in place since after the birth of my son in December 2005. My ex-husband said that he felt it and my partner now says he feels it. I told my doctor when my ex told me because I was freaked out that it had possibly came out of place. My doctor checked and it ws in the right place. He advised me that he could cut the strings shorter but if he did this I may need to have a surgical procedure done to have it taken out in 5 years. I decided against this and my partner now is used to it. I was breatfeeding my son for 10 months but I still have not gotten a period. I haven't had any problems with cramping at all.

I have the copper one that lasts 10 years there are no hormones. I did have some cramping and weird bleeding for about the first 3-4 months and now I din't even know it's there, 'cept when I check it. I LOVE it, my SO hasen't said anything about it bothering him and um... he get's all the way in there, sorry if TMI. But everyone is differen't, my SIL had one put in and her body rejected it. I hope you figure something out.

Hi N.,

I also had problems with side effects from using birth control with hormones, so 2 years ago I had an IUD inserted. But I got ParaGard instead of Mirena, since Mirena still has some hormones in it and so has more side effects. I've had no problems with ParaGard, just a longer/heavier period than when I was on the pill. It has not made my periods irregular, and my husband cannot feel it during intercourse. You may want to consider switching to ParaGard, since you seem to be having trouble with Mirena. Feel free to email me if you have questions about it.

L.

hi, I would have your ob/gyn check the string placement, it may be too long and your husband might be hitting it during intercourse. and irreg bleeding during the first 3 months are normal. I have had many happy and satisfied pt's with the mirena

I have had my IUD for about 7 months now and the first 2 - 3 months was awful. I bled all the time and cramps would hit me out of nowhere. But, finally my bleeding stopped and the cramps got better. My hubby complained one time about being able to feel it so my doctor checked it and cut the strings for me and I will never use anything else. I've had no wait gain and when I get my period I only spot for a day or two. Try and stick it through, I think that you will be happy.

The Mirena IUD is fairly "new" in comparison to the copper IUD. The cramping can last for up three months from the time it is inserted and the irregular periods can last just as long. Your periods may stop altogether after a while. If your husband can feel the IUD during intercourse, I would ask the doctor to check the placement of the device. It could have been inserted incorrectly, which may also increase the uterine cramping. Unfortunately the IUD is not for everyone. I tried the Mirena and the insertion was so painful I saw stars. My doctor decided against it. If the problems persist after you see your OB/GYN, find a new doctor.

Hello:0) My name is D. and I have had the Mirena since 2003. I love it..although in the beginning there were some bumps in the road just as you are describing. My husband and I had the same experience sexually. So I returned to my dr and had the IUD adjusted. It was too low and everything has been perfect ever since. I virtually have no periods at all and when I do they are very light and usually last one or two days. Check with your Dr to have the IUD adjusted and maybe that will help. I did notice that after having my daughter and the IUD I did experience cramps more painful cramps. i not sure if my body changed after my daughter's birth or if it's the IUD..what I do to curb that is take Walgreens brand women's pain medicine. That works like a charm. You can also use Midol just make sure it has pain reliever in it. I really hope that helps:) My daughter is now 3 1/2 years old and my husband and I love the freedom of Mirena;) Have a great day!!

I am in the process of getting one of those for me, and my bestfriend since high school got hers put in about a year ago. She said that she had mild cramping two or three days after it was put in, and that was it. Her period stopped all together about four months ago, and took two prego tests to make sure she wasn't. Her husband says that he can't feel a thing... and that she doesn't have pain either.

She did say that you have to check to make sure it is in the proper spot every month or so. Maybe your partner is feeling it because it was "bumped" out of place. Did your doctor show you how to check it, and let you know what to feel for? My bestfriend explained to me that it is difficult to bump that thing out of place, but sometimes it happends.

Bottom line... every woman is different. If we were all the same, then there wouldn't be different alternatives to birth control. There are other ways that could be more convenient for you type of needs. Everything has it's good and bad side... it all depends on what suits you... REMEMBER THAT. Good luck!