Mirena IUD Vs. the Pill

Yes! I recommend "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler, an excellent book!

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I have the IUD and I also have those days where you just want to run away!!!! I think mine is because of lack of connection with the outside world, when I was working I got upset alot less often but I only took a job for the holiday season and now I am stuck at home again and those moood swings happen once again... maybe you need some down time... with no children within ear shot

I got the Mirena put in 3 months ago and noticed some mood swings. I asked my doctor about them and she said that Mirena doesn't couse mood swings. I am glad to hear from you and the others who have responded that you are experiencing the same things I am. I found out yesterday that I have to get it removed due to some other medical reasons, I am really questioning if I want it put back in or not.

Dear L.,

Look up Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. I have used this book for fertility and women's health issues and have not needed to take any extra medication or use any other fertility measures. I am so grateful for this information! I hope you find it useful.

Best wishes,
H. Hendricks

Hi, I just had them take out my IUD because I was so moody. I had it put in right after my daughter, I was moody depressed and ready to divorce, and I was tired(especially tired of feeling crazy all the time)...I went in to the doctor for a check up with another UNRELATED situation, and the doctor couldn't do what he needed to...we began to talk and I told him how I was angry all the time, and crying, and the weight gain.That could also be the reason he couldn't do what he needed to do. He thought that I think about taking it out. I had it for 7 months. I researched the side effects and I had all of them with the exception of hair loss. Anger and Moodiness are two of the most common complaints. If you like the IUD there is another one that ISN'T the Mirena. Talk to your provider about it. Make sure they REALLY listen about your concerns(the womens clinic that I had my baby with brushed me off when i started asking questions) I'm not against them (my sister LOVES hers and doesn't have a problem)I just know it wasn't working for me. I do know it took me a week to feel better, and a month to be back to my normal state, even my best friend and husband said it was nice to have me back.

I'm on the low dose pill and thinking of switching to an IUD- because I still have the mood swings, etc. But I also have to remember the pill! Anxious to see what response you get so I can make my decision!

Though I don't have experience with the pill or IUD, exercize even just a walk around the block really is a mood booster. I'm a mom of 3 boys 8, 5, and 2 and I find myself going nuts many a time, but you just gotta pick your self up and move about and find an excuse to go out.
Parenting Place in Boulder is a great place to be with other parents and kids. Check it out! We just need to get past this crazy spring weather....

Christine Northrup is a well-known writer regarding women's health. One of her books is Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom although I don't know how well she covers your topic of interest. I'm afraid I can't help you with any personal experience but wish you all the best.

M.

Before you switch back,you may wish to have your thyroid checked. You may have hypothyroidism. Throws everything out of whack. Just a thought. I went a long time undiagnosed because everything just looked like I was a tired mom of 2 young children, etc., etc. Bottom line - you know your body, follow your instincts.

It's interesting to hear this from you. My sister-in-law had the same thing happen and ended up taking out the IUD and going back to the pill. I don't have the answer becuase I had my tubes tied after my third child was born but I have heard this from more than just you and my sister-in-law. Good luck in whatever you decide to do!

I have had my IUD for 20 months and I love it.....I agree with you doc that it might be something else..... I was on the pill for a long time it is hard to remember and I thought it did thing funky to me... Good luck but I love to IUD!!!!