28 days symptoms and conditions

I had terrible sinus problems combined with my deviated septum. Swollen nostrils, constant nasal drip, couldn't sleep at night, and terrible sore throat in the morning. Started taking nasonex two months ago... Stopped all my problems in a few days. After two weeks I was only spraying each nostril once about 2-3 times a week. My periods are always every 28 days and my past period was 10 days late, I am still waiting for this months period (over a week late). I realized it has to be the nasonex. Along with menstrual problems, I have had terrible nightmares, acne problems (for the first time ever, I'm 24), a few nosebleeds, headaches that have lasted over 4 days, and itchy skin. I didn't put it all together until I saw this website. I will not be spraying my nose again, from now on I will be using the nedi pot.

Am booked into to get the Mirena fitted on Thursday for heavy pain periods, I am 47 and after reading all the problems everyone is/had I am getting panicky and now reconsidering.

I am thinking I would prefer to have 5 days heavy periods every 28 days thank continuous bleeding for an unknown length of time...

I have just recently been to see my Doctor, i have been referred and booked in for the marina fitted on the 20th august! To try and find out a little more about it i googled, hence why i am here! and Now i am Freaked out.... none of this was mentioned to me, i was told it will probably stop my periods all together, Great i thought!!! Thanks for the post, i will deal with my spotting prior to having this fitted any day! x

DOXY SUX BIGTIME. If you want to feel like you have an ax in your forehead and knives in your torso, chow it down. Not just the stomach either, SHARP PAINS in the whole organ area. Also, extreme LETHARGY, if I took on an empty stomach I'd THROW UP, numbness in extremities. Took it so I wouldn't get malaria. The drug company must have an overstock of this & they prescribe it for everything! In other countries you get other drugs for malaria. WTH? Intracranial hypertension?! How scary is that? Of course I read about that after I got the head splitting HEADACHES FROM HELL. I hope it isn't permanent because I still get the headaches & have stopped the devil's drug for 14 days now. You take it 28 days after exposure to mosquitoes has stopped - and every single day you of your trip. Someone is making a ton of ca$h off this poison & they will pay in the next life with the worst karma ever. I thought I was having an aneurysm. (seriously). It was obviously pulled off some countries shelves, renamed, & sold here. DO NOT USE. Going to research intra cranial hypertension now & see if it is permanent.

First of all, a big thanks to all of you who have shared your experiences. I am a biochemist, with a background in pharmaceutical research...I chose the Mirena IUD after careful consideration of it's active ingredient, Levonorgestrel. The side effect profile seemed pretty acceptable...until I started to experience nearly ALL of them...I am 33 years old and had the Mirena IUD placed in October of 2008 after the birth of my second child in June of 2008. The initial reaction was to be expected...cramping, a little spotting etc...nothing to be alarmed about. I still have yet to have a period (which I really don't miss so no problem there) I never gave a second thought to this until now...for the past month or so (coinciding with the weening process, since I have been nursing the entire time, I believe the side effects were not as noticeable) I have been experiencing the following (that may or may not be related to Mirena as my OBGYN has so adamantly pointed out, but after reviewing your posts I'm willing to bet they're connected) and are in order of occurrence: Major, but temporary, hair loss after 2 months or so; Major respiratory infection lingering over a month with difficulty breathing, tightness and pain in the chest at around 6 mos; And in the past month, several instances of motion-like sickness/ nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, major impatience/ mood swings, loss of appetite (pregnancy-like symptoms...yep, I was thinking man I'd be pretty pissed if I was that 0.01% pregnant statistic), and as of this past weekend, my first aurora migraine with tunnel vision and serious nausea and vomiting, to the point where I went to Urgent Care...who referred me to the ER...who wants to perform a battery of tests including a head CT. I have an appointment with a trusted GP tomorrow to discuss possible root causes...but it is to coincidental that so many women are experiencing these same symptoms! I am certainly leaning towards having this removed. CAN THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE HAD THIS REMOVED PLEASE RESPOND IF YOUR SYMPTOMS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED OR WERE RESOLVED!!! THANK YOU!
These side effects seem to go well beyond a 5% rate of incidence according to all of you who have reported. I will investigate further and keep everyone posted. As someone who is highly experienced in the pharmaceutical industry, you bet your a$$ I'm going to get to the bottom of this! Good luck ladies!

***Update*** I have posted previously. I am now 6 weeks post removal of the IUD. I have had two normal periods 28 days apart. They were a little heavier than usual but other than that, very normal. All my symptoms are gone. And now that the weather will be getting nice soon, I will start my exercise and diet regime and see if THIS time I actually get results. I just cant wait to lose this weight!
OH, I just got a mammogram and had a normal one last year but this time, apparently something doesn't look right so I have to go back for another mammogram. As swollen and tender as my breasts were all year and as bad as we all got cycts on our ovaries from the Mirena, I wouldn't be surprised if whatever is showing up on the mammogram was caused by the Mirena as well!

Im so glad this thing is out. Hello hair (stopped falling out), hello sex life, hello energy, hello brain, etc.

This will be my fourth month on the pill, this is my first time on bc, I enjoy the pill i haven't had any nasty side effects. Although the first month while my body was adjusting my period stayed on for 28 days straight and then just stopped. However this pill is very expensive and I will probably be looking for the generic brand.

Mirena removed in October. Has a period in December have not had a period since. I am 51 year old. Did the mirena put me into menopause. Any one else have a similar case.

I had Mirena put in 07/05. Had headaches, swollen breasts, cramps are worse now. I always had a period while on Mirena usually every 28 days, af was due 1/18 but nothing until 1/23 very light spotting only on toilet paper, pinkish.I did read periods can stop, but would it take 3 1/2 yrs. to happen?

At first when I started Loestrin I had headaches - that was the first couple of weeks in the first month I started taking it - after that my body got used to it and they went away, I started taking it to regulate my period and for me it has worked very well, I'm sorry to hear all the bad experiences a lot of women are going through but for me I get my period every 28 days I have no side effects really, I haven't gained any weight but because i don't let the hunger it gives me get to me otherwise that's what makes you gain weight - since they trick your body into making it think you're pregnant that's why you have side effects similar to a pregnant woman. Also, before I started taking it I read the entire booklet that comes w/the pills to know what side effects you may have while on the pill and what risks can occur, I also asked my Dr. tons and tons of questions until I felt comfortable and started taking it.

I took this medication for 7 days 2 times a day for bacterial vaginosis. I thought I was pregnant!!! I am always regular each month and on this medication I got my period 3 days early! It was thought to be implantation bleeding because it was very light etc. All except it lasted 8 days my period only last 4 days. I believe this medication messed my cycle up for the month. I just got the results from a blood test I am not pregnant!!!? It's got to be from the antibiotic. Has this ever happened to any one????

this is my story... I am 41 and wombless. Was prescribed Yasmin for a cyst which they say is an ovarian cyst, but I have no ovaries. May i say I have never taken contraceptives in my life. began taking prescription 28 days ago today. from the very first day it brought on kidney pain that was dormant for months and a feeling of nausea and headaches. That checked with antibiotics in a week, with the exception of headaches which i still have on and off, it has been smooth sailing. problem is yesterday i woke up bleeding. I haven't had a period in almost 3 years so i am in a dilemma. Its weekend and i don't see my gyn until Monday. The only thing i can put this to is the tabs and i am not gonna take any more. I quit.

I've been on topamax at 400mg 2x a day for about 8 years now. It is a great drug but it has HORRIBLE side effects! It ( along with lamictal) gives me WONDERFUL seizure control. And it is safe for pregnancy. BUT it has destroyed my memory. short term and long term I cant remember much of anything! The sexual side effects is just awful. It makes reaching an orgasm almost impossible! I am very scared that I may have full blown alzheimers by the time I am 30!

Has anyone gained they're memory back after stopping topamax?

I found this site as I want to read on the side effect of this Kenalog which was injected to my face by the doctor to reduce the size of two liquid cists (apparently only one injections). After the injection, I had my period which is only 15 days after my last period, which never happened to me as my cycle is always longer than 30 days and is very regular. Per the doctor, I thought the "cist" would be gone in few days. It did not and instead, I experienced rashes on my entire body and after one week, my ankle and knee was swollen and it was rather painful and I can hardly walk around for two days. Together with the swollen on the leg, the injection on my face is also swollen up and my face looked really in bad shape. I went back to the doctor and I was given one week of antibiotics to drain away the "infection".
Since the cist is still on my face and it really bother me as it is red and very itchy, though my face is not that swollen / puffy anymore. I came back and see the doctor again to have him cheked up on my face. He just gave me one month of antibiotic. I have no idea that having that injection would cause me so much troubles.
It is now more than a month after the injection, my face has a hole as that was injected with kenalog and the other cis on the face is still there. The worse thing is that the cist is is getting very itchy and it was not so before the injection. I am still patiently taking the antibiotic and promised to comeback and see the doctor after one month.
I still having pain on my join and reading your comments, I realized the pain is definitely associated with Kenalog.
I'd love to hear more from you on how things turn out. Thank you.

Got mine in August 2006 after my son was born. All was well until the last year. I have had terrible insomnia, sinus infections, back pain, bloating and night time nausea. It is weird, the nausea hits me around 6pm every night like clockwork.

For a while I have been thinking I wanted to get rid of it. Mostly because I have not had a period or anything that even resembles a period since August 2006. I kept on thinking, as convenient as it is, this cannot be good. Mother Nature had our systems set up in a way that we were supposed to have our monthly "cleanse" and rejuvenate every 28 days in between,

I have an appointment August 11 for removal and it can't come fast enough!!! I am prayerful for an earlier cancellation. My husband--God Bless Him--is prayerful to get a wife who finally has a sex drive again and is no longer anxious and moody--oh yeah and REALLY SLEEPY!

Has anyone been getting leg cramping in middle of night while sleeping, been missing periods every 2 1/2 months, and full of anxiety after stopping Yasmin? i've been experiencing these effects.

I started bc about 4months ago and it sucks. Im always going through mood swings. Every month i think im prego. My boobs r sore. I need chocolate everyday. I have headaches. Im not get tn my regular periods. Before the pill every 28 days i would get my period now every 2months i get a period. But during the wait of my next period im going through bad pms. Im happy to hear im not the only one feeling this way.

I just started using Aviane about 5 months ago. I do not recommend it. When I first started using is I would have my period for the entire 28 days (not fun). This continued for the first 2 months now I don't get my period at all. Its scary because I think I might be pregnant but I'm really not. I always get headaches caused by pain behind my eyes and I have been really moody lately. I've also noticed that I have become a bit heavier. Even though I haven't presisted with this pill that long I'm already planning to switch off of it.

I have been on the Nuvaring for 7 weeks now and out of disgust and frustration I pulled it out. Will never take it again. I was supposed to have the Nuvaring in for 3 weeks then put another in for 3 weeks and then another 3 weeks after that THEN have my period. The dr. said you don't need your period soo often. Well I had my period every 19 days (instead of my 28 days) and the lasted 10 days!!! And very very very heavy with large clots. This ruined my vacation. I had to wear a pad and a tampon and change it every hour for 5 days. Horrible. Never again

thank you soo much for posting this!!!!
I had my first Kenalog shot on June 4th 2008. My periods were scheduled for June 13th and it came on the day. It ended on june 18th. On june 24th a week later, I started having pain in my uterus, i thought it was strange tht i was having period pains after i had finished my period. I am very regular..every 28 days..so im on day 3 of my second period for the month and I am doing my research...and i came across this website. I am stopping the injections right awayyy never again. I was never told of the side effects...I am soo angry!!

Has anyone had extreme heavy bleeding/clots after having the Mirena removed? This is day 3. The last time I had such heavy bleeding I had just had my son. When do you start to worry about the bleeding?

I have had the Mirena for four months. I am 45 years old and finished having children. I cannot take the birth control pill because I'm a smoker. I talked with my physician about a tubal ligation versus Mirena. She actually recommended the tubal ligation but I was afraid of the general anesthesia. However, after the side effects I have experienced, I will be calling my physician soon to schedule a tubal ligation and have the Mirena removed. I have always been fortunate to have three, light days of a period each month. After the insertion of Mirena, I have 20 days or more a month of spotting which necessitates the wearing of a mini pad daily. I would rather have three days of light bleeding every 25-28 days than 20 days of pesky light spotting. Also, my knees are killing me. I feel like I'm 95 years old. I can hardly walk up and down steps without pain. This was not an issue prior to the insertion of Mirena. Within the last couple weeks, I've noticed an increase in acne. I have NEVER had acne problems so the three or four zits on my face now is very unusual and I can only attribute that to Mirena. I guess I need to overcome my fear of general anesthesia and get those tubes tied and end my birth control woes!

I have to say the nuvaring has been pretty good for me. I am so thankful not to have had any major side effects from it. For a very long time I was not given any Bc that had hormones because my mom had a stroke from estrogen in the BC pill. It was in the 70's and MUCH higher doses of estrogen were in the pill. But anything with estrogen was off limits to me. I was in the need of some form of BC after 10 years not being sexually active.My husband died of cancer and was not dating until 10 years later. I went for BC counseling and the doc. recommended the Nuvaring. yes it has a tiny bit of estrogen but sh was not worried. I also complained that my period was always so heavy I had to wear the depends underwear because if I didn't I would have to change a tampon or a pad every 8-10 minutes. And I had extreme cramps so bad they went down the front of my legs. She was like "have I got a deal for you'! Well... she put me on the nuva ring and had me change it every 28 days no break in between. Result: NO PERIOD! I love that woman. Ok on to the side effects...I had spotting for like 3 months here and there, The first few months I lost a clump of hair to the side of my part by my forehead..it grew back..I get leg cramps every once in a while and they are doosies (sore for 2 days after) If I forget to remove it during sex my vagina burns after. and yes I have more wetness in my vagina. My b/f jokes it is I just think about him too much! Ladies to all of you that have the terrible side effects my heart goes out to you. I hope you find the BC that works for you. Keep trying others there will be a good fit for you sooner or later.

Well, going on 5 weeks Mirena removal and really starting to feel more myself. Yesterday I started my first regular schedule period and it was almost 28 days since my last, so this is a good sign. I don't have any odd bleeding (heavy; clots; etc) and actually, aside from the normal week before breakouts and day or two before sore breasts, it's all good! My moods are better and less aches and pains. Since my last post of (uncomfortable intercourse etc) I don't know if the other things have changed yet, I will find out when I am over my period. And of course, I will post the changes or lack of changes. Good luck to the rest : )

I am 34 years old. I went to the OB today after having Mirena inserted in August. I had a baby last March and was nursing her at the time. I had asked my OB a few months ago if fatigue was a side effect, as I have been just exhausted for months. She said no. I am exercising, eating exceptionally well, and losing very little weight. I have been extremely emotional--on the verge of tears all the time. My marriage is terrible right now.

I mentioned at today's appt that I had some irritation/itching/rawness feeling in my vaginal area. She did a culture of my discharge and said there was no bacteria/infection, but she saw some "premature" cells, (I don't know recall exactly what she said, is a blur, but she gave me estradiol vaginal insert tablets and told me to use them for 3 months. She said that maybe starting me on Mirena while I was nursing got my estrogen too low and that I "shouldn't have to be on this {estradiol} forever." Am I now experiencing premature menopause? No wonder I've suddenly sprouted gray hairs over the last 6 months!