Need Info on Mirena Birth Control

I've had one for about 3.5 years now and I love it so much. My sister and sister-in-law have also gotten it after they saw how great it is. I had some fairly prominent spotting for the first 3-4 months but since then I get like a 6 hour spotting period once every 2-3 months. Other than that I've had no side effects whatsoever.

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L.,
I've used Mirena after each of my kids and I LOVE IT! I have never wanted anything to do with the side effects of being on the pill and messing with my body's system like that, so I decided to go with the IUD. My understanding is that the hormones it releases are pretty much confined to your uterus, so they aren't running through your whole body messing with weight issues or emotions. I love not having to think about it and knowing it is so dependable. Plus I've gone from a normally heavy, crampy week-long period to a total of about a day of spotting when I have the IUD. Easy to have put in, easy to have removed, the ability to get pregnant again right away when you're ready, and if you don't want to- you don't have to think about it for five years!! If you can't tell... I highly recommend it!

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I've been on Mirena for a year now, and I love it!! My periods are very light and very short. My hormones are great and I've had no weight gain at all!! It was a little uncomfortable getting it placed, however totally worth it. Best part is you don't have to worry about it at all, for 5 years, I love it. Hope this helps.

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i have to boys 3 years old and 17 months old..i had the mirena put in after my 2nd son...and i also love it...i am not one to take birth control pills either...during my last pregnancy i had a blood clot in my lung..so my birth control method was limited...i only had about 3 choices..and mirena was one of them..and i love it...dont have to worry about taking pills..very light periods if any at all...and it can stay in for 5 years..so i think it has more pros than cons...best of luck..A.

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I am on it and I love it. Initially, it was a little painful to get inserted and there was cramping the day of, but ever since, I have had no more problems. Its great never to worry about it, knowing it has the highest effective rate and I never have to remember a pill or anything.
It can be a little pricy, but insurance should cover most of it, plus it is worth it in the end. Think of all the months of the pill you would not be buying.
good Luck

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Hi L.. I have the Mirena, and have had it for 15 months. I absolutely love it. I love that I never have to worry about birth control, and I love that my periods are very very light (about 36 hours of extremely light spotting).

The installation was uncomfortable, and I had some spotting for about 3 weeks after it was put in, but from that point onward, I have never had a problem with it.

I had used the bc pill and the diaphragm in the past (and condoms before I was married). This is, by far, the best birth control option out there (for women who have had children).

Good luck with your decision!

J.

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Hi L.. I have the Mirena and absolutely love it!! I would recommend it to anyone. You never have to worry about it and the best part is that I got it in June and had my last period in August, no spotting or anything since. At first that was a little scary since everytime I have been late I was pregnant but I got used to it and now love it!

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After I had my oldest son, I went on the nuvaring, I really liked it because It stay in for the month and then you take it out for a week and put a new on in. so I would say this was the best birth control there is.

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Our bodies are made to have a menstrual cycle for the purpose of flushing to cleanse. I would be concerned about the long term side effects of preventing your body from doing what God created it to do. Sounds scary. Next they will come up with a pill to prevent you from having to urinate or have a BM. YIKES! LOL!! ...on a serious note, and we wonder why disease and cancer are so prevalent today. Please don't take what I am saying as a negative aimed toward you, just a thought to consider. I hope you can find some way to safely take care of your needs. Good luck and God Bless!

B. :)

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