Fiance symptoms and conditions

i had mirena put in about 5 weeks ago. it didn't even hurt going in or anything. i honestly didn't feel it....i had my share of light cramping about 2 hours after. and i've bled on and off some but it has never been bad. its not written anywhere that you won't have your period just most people won't. i haven't gained weight. i've gotten a few pimples but everything else about me is the same as b4. i've had such bad reactions and everything else with the pill,depo shot,the ring. mirena is so far the best i've tried. i see a lot of people on here have problems. but i honestly think this is the best thing that has ever happened to me. i feel better than i ever have. i can deal with a couple pimples for the knowledge that i am protected. i have been with my fiance for 3 years and we have 3 children (1 was mine b4 we got together) neither of us wanted surgery and we agreed that maybe later on we would like children and i looked into it and i really did think it was going to be horrible but given i had such bad reactions with everything else that was expected. but i was wrong. not everything or everyone on here is wrong but there are some people like me who don't have any problems at all and are very happy with this. i just wanted others to hear my experience and know not all is bad. you don't know till you try.

I have been reading everyone's side effects. I know everyone is different. I have not experienced hair loss, bad acne, or horrible mood swings. I HAVE, however, gained about 40 pounds since having Mirena inserted in February 2007. My periods stopped after about 4 months; I would have the brownish discharge everyone else has spoken about, plus feeling like I didn't smell good. It did help with my migraines, but here in the last 3 months, I have been getting a migraine once a month, with severe pain and vomiting AND I have started to try and have a period again. This past week I actually did bleed enough to be a nuisance to me. I have had so many problems with birth control I am at my wits end. I am 34, have one child and 2 stepchildren; my fiance and I don't plan on having any more children, so I am seriously considering getting this thing taken out and having my tubes tied. I enjoy the fact that I don't have to think about birth control, but the weight gain among other things is just too much.

I'm 23 and have been on Loestrin 24 for about a year and a half now. For the 1st month I was on it I was feeling really sick as if I was pregnant having morning sickness so I called my doctor and she said its takes about a month to get in your system so I should continue taking them, well after that month went by everything was great I got my periods on time every month they were longer than normal but I was fine with that, the pill even made my hair grow but about 2 months ago my period came but I was spotting for a day or two then last month I didn't have a period at all and I took a pregnancy test and of course it was negative but now i'm starting to get scared because since I started my period at the age 12 it has been normal and now all of a sudden it's gone and I know i'm to young to not have one at all, can anyone let me know if there going thru the same thing and what I should do. Oh yea I'm also experiencing the lack of sex drive my fiance thought I was cheating on him and was more interested in the other person (That doesn't even exists) LOL

I am replying to my first post here yesterday....So today I didn't give my 3 yr old son the singulair and do not plan on it ever again! I have to say though...I am very very concerned. I think tonight I truly saw one of the bad behavioral side effects :( He got upset over something so small. Said he didn't love any of us, he didn't want Chinese which is his favorite! He didn't want to do any of the things that we gave him options on that he normally would jump right up to do! This devastated me! I right away thought to myself is this going to get worse before it gets better? He is still complaining of back pain which I know that will take some time. He punched a little boy just before dinner in the neck. He walked out of the neighbors house to go home and usually I have to carry him out. This is seriously scaring me! I'm not sure what to do ? My fiance, his father, doesn't understand and started to yell at him for his behavior. (We don't get much time to talk and when I try to his dad just says he is ok but I know, deep down he isn't) I am the one with him everyday at home taking care of him. I am now being more patient with this behavior when normally I would lose patience and punish him with time outs. Do I continue to do time outs?
Why should I punish him when its not all him ? This is so unfair :( I mean, he is a boy and yes he acts like one. Doesn't share at times, hits sometimes, he is a or was a normal 3 year old boy. His dad will follow my footsteps on this as he see's how I handle things but I'm a little witty on how to handle it now. At this point I am babying my baby! I will tell him when things he does is not right but I'm at the point now that I don't want to send him to preschool! Do I inform the teachers? Can someone give me some words? Its just hard because he is my oldest and is only 3 so not only am I learning to deal with regular behaviors, I now have to understand how to cope and deal with this until its over. Thank you in advance very much for any help and advice!!!!

I'm so glad you posted this. I've been o the ring now for a few years, and I thought maybe I was just going crazy. I decided to look up side effects of the ring and see if I was the only one. In the last year, I've only had sex with my fiance about 6 times! OH MY GOD! That's not ok with me. I felt like I had to FORCE myself to have sex, and when I did, it was uncomfortable because I was so dry. Even with lube, it didn't work right. I find my fiance EXTREMELY attractive! He's a wonderful, beautiful, talented person, and I'm so glad he's been so patient with me. God I want to cry.. I feel so awful for him. Before I went on this WRETCHED thing, we had sex at least once or more a day. I can't believe I stayed on it for so long. I took it out on Sunday *The 14th* and said hell with it. I'm so glad I'm not the only one... thanks. Now I can get back to being normal.

Well after reading these posts...I am very sad that I didn't read this before I allowed my 3 year old son to start Singulair! The last month he has been complaining of lower back pain. Just recently, stomach pain as well. Says his head hurts, and at times is not himself. I pick him up from preschool awaiting a very energized little boy to talk nonstop about what he did and he doesn't:( He was put on this med for allergies with Flonase and Zyrtec as needed. I took him to the doctors for this lower back pain and they said it possibly was from playing too hard or growing pains. Trusting our pediatrician I took it as that. My son continued to complain and continued to, at times, seem depressed. I took him to the ER because the last week and a half he has had fevers of 100-102. They said its all viral. I came home, looked Singulair up trying to figure out what was wrong and found all of this. I am so sad I never researched this before and continued to give this to my little boy trusting it to be good for him. Needless to say, I am making another appointment for him tomorrow to discuss other options. Thank you all for the information!

I went to the ER with nausea and vomiting just yesterday around 3 a.m. I have been throwing up for 3 days now. When I got there, they immediately gave me reglan through iv. After about 5-10 minutes, I started to feel hyper also. I wanted to leave, I tossed and turned, I didn't want the iv in me anymore. I started feeling tingling in my toes. Later around noon, I felt depressed and aggravated. Any little thing got to me and I told my fiance' that I was not happy and I just should end everything including my life. Now I see why I was feeling this way. I am so glad I did not get this prescription filled that they prescribed for me. Ask the side effects before taking this medicine.

It seems like almost everyone here has experienced a decrease in their sex drive, and I am not the exception. I switched to the Nuvaring just 4 weeks ago...BIG Mistake!!! The second week after being on it I experience a change in mood, I was extremely sensitive, angry for no reason, anxious, irritable, etc...My husband and I have been together for 8 years and rarely argue, this week was really bad...we fought all the time (I fought, he just took it). My sex drive was great before the NuvaRing, I wanted to have sex all the time! During the time I was on the NR, we only had sex 3 times and I was dry all 3 times...my sex drive was gone! Finally, I started getting these hard bumps on the side of my face by my ear and neck...really weird...they look bad and hurt. Needless to say, I'm off of the NuvaRing for good. On this site I learned about the dangerous blood clots, so I'm definitely never going back!!!

If you are reading this, BEWARE THE NUVARING! I am very lucky to have a patient, understanding fiance or my engagement would probably be off. This thing turned me into a crazy person. I accused him of everything. I was suspicious of everyone. I cried for no reason, and got angry at stupid little things. It made me into someone I'm not. I stopped it after one month of use because I simply couldn't take the emotional roller coaster any more. I don't know if these side effects get better and I don't care. BEWARE THE NUVARING!

This site is helpful knowing that its not just me. I got my IUD around march. My fiance & I got engaged a month before I had it put in. I just got into nursing school, so pregnancy is not an option!
During this time I was feeling

Depressed

Anxious

Difficulty concentrating

30lb Weight gain

Decrease desire of wanting to kiss

An appetite that doesn't seem to be satisfied.

Vaginal ithcing (feels like a yeast infection)
I blame the itching entirely on Mirena. I haven't had sex with my fiance (waiting after we exchange our vowes), so its not because he is being unfaithful. Its sooo uncomfortable.
As far as the weight gain, I have been feeling really guilty, loss of self-control, not to mention the guilt that follows. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. In speaking with other ladies who have had an IUD. I can't blame Mirena entirely. I've heard pro's & cons.

SO far 7 months with this IUD. I think I'm going to take it out after reading all of these blogs & my own experiences. I thought I should give it more time but I'm getting married soon & I don't fit my wedding dress.

i was given this for a sinus infection. the first day i had red bumps all over my legs. i have really bad allergies so i passed it off. the second day i had the bumps, felt a little disoriented and dizzy, and i felt pain in all my joints. by the third day i had a fever of 104 degrees, all the other symptoms and all i wanted to do was sleep. my fiance gave me Advil and it brought my fever down to 102 but then went back up to 103. he took the prescription away from me. he got worried and took me to urgent care where after waiting 5 hours to see someone they said i had the flu-drink lots and sleep. oh and maybe its a reaction to the medication. my temperature went down to normal day after i stopped taking it, my joints and swelling are better, i still have the bumps on my legs but i have another appointment with my regular doctor later this morning so i'll see what he says. my brother called earlier today and as soon as i told him the name of the medication he said "oh, so you have spots all over?" so i guess it's not just me?

email me at ****** i would love to get in on a class action lawsuit cause these people need to be stopped they messed my body up and ladies don't need to have this as an option

I got my Mirena fitted about 5 weeks ago. I've had spotting since she put it in except for about 5 days a week after, which was great I was able to resume my sex life for a few days. But after those 5 days it's been non-stop. It's not a huge amount of bleeding it's just enough to not have sex. So I'm trying to wait it out but the weight gain is something that I've started to notice and the acne as well. I used a topical creme for the bumps on my face and they've since gone away. And for the weight gain I've noticed it's really just water weight. I started taking Diurex (NOT RECOMMENDED) and removing fatty foods from my diet. The Diurex worked within a weeks time just remember to drink gatorade with it. I'd have to say the worst side effect that I've had so far is the spotting/bleeding. I can't have sex with my fiance. My son is 8 months old and after talking about more children we've decided to try again after our wedding next July so I'm thinking of removing the Mirena to get back into tip top shape. I WISH I would have found this forum before I got my mirena fitted because I would've chosen some other form of BC. I've also had severe cramps (never had those before), migraine headaches, and I've been sleeping quite a bit and with an 8 month old that's not the best thing. UGH... The question remains... Should I take it out or not?

I have now finished my fourth month on Loestrin 24Fe. Still no period. Prior to being on it, I was on Seasonale--now, sure it's great not getting your period for 3 months, but that is another side effect page! Since switching to LoE24, for the first 2 months I had CRAZY mood swings and 6 out of the 8 signs of peri-menopause (I'm only 37). I did find out that Seasonale has a higher dosage of hormones and LoE 24 has less.

When I first switched, I LOVED the Loestrin--it made me feel so much more alive and like me again from the Seasonale. After two weeks, I started the "yogurt-like" discharge that went on for two months--no, not a yeast infection or anything, just weird hormonal stuff according to my doctor. After the two months, the discharge and the major mood swings went away all of a sudden, I was just fine one day and those symptoms have gone. Still, no period...it's been four months and 6 pregnancy tests. Now, I'm still a little moody but I'm not sure if it is pill related or frustration at not knowing what is wrong.

A girlfriend of mine loved this pill, so I guess everyone is different.

I have been taking YAZ for 2 months and just picked my new pack up to start tomorrow but they are going in the trash! I started doing research tonight on YAZ for the first time searching for answers of what could be wrong with me! I have had an MRI checking for MS, blood work checking for Lyme Disease, along with many other tests to try to determine why I am experiencing NUMBNESS is my hands, arms, legs, feet and face, and mostly on the left side. After all the tests have come back negative, I have been left with confusion and sadness wondering what could be wrong. Then I looked at YAZ side effects tonight, and what a realization! I am so sorry for all the women like me that have been going through this. This drug is terrible and should not be on the market. I was just married on July 12th and the happiest time of my life has been covered with the dark cloud called YAZ. No wonder I have felt so sad and so crazy. I started taking YAZ because I wanted to be better for my husband and not make him have to put up with my PMDD. However, I have become someone other than myself, someone who is angry and sad for no reason. Thank goodness I have realized what has been wrong. Now I can get to the marriage I have waited for all my life! Please, if you are taking YAZ, stop, and if you are thinking of starting it, DON"T!

When taking YAZ there is only one question to ask yourself, do you feel lucky? Well do you? I am the fiance of the daughter of y_oung_a_american_z_ombie who was laid to rest on Aug 4, 2008. (See posting) She was misdiagnosed with pleurisy by what we thought was a trusted doctor, and passed away from a pulmonary embolism. I want all who are planning to take this drug or currently taking this drug to know that YAZ is a silent killer. Be aware that although you may tell your doctor that you are on YAZ your doctor should look at ALL the possibilities when making a diagnosis. God bless and watch over those that have perished at the hand of this crap and also to the survivors who are telling the true story of this "Wonder drug"

Hello everyone. Im twenty years old and this is my second attempt of using Nuvaring. The first time I was on it I thought I was ok, but when I think about it today..(two years from the first time) things weren't ok. I had thoughts of suicide and lacked self worth. However, I decided to get off because of financial reasons. This being my second attempt, Nuvaring is has already provided me with about 4 migraines a day. At first I thought they could be managed until they were accompanied by nose bleeds. Ive lost my job, fiance, and social life due to the mood swings and irritability that I now have. This will be the final time that I will ever use this CRAP!!

Hello everyone. Im twenty years old and this is my second attempt of using Nuvaring. The first time I was on it I thought I was ok, but when I think about it today..(two years from the first time) things weren't ok. I had thoughts of suicide and lacked self worth. However, I decided to get off because of financial reasons. This being my second attempt, Nuvaring is has already provided me with about 4 migraines a day. At first I thought they could be managed until they were accompanied by nose bleeds. Ive lost my job, fiance, and social life due to the mood swings and irritability that I now have. This will be the final time that I will ever use this CRAP!!

I am so relieved to know that I'm not turning into some crazed basket case!
I've been on nuvaring for over 2 years. In the beginning, I couldn't believe the product...it was phenomenal! Put it in, and forget about it! Also, skipping periods was never so easy! I never spotted...just inserted a new ring and went on my merry way!

Well, that all changed about a year ago. I was planning my wedding, so I chalked my moodiness and depression on this huge event (of course! makes sense, right?). Time went on, and the feelings have not dissipated. I have always been a very emotional "in tact" female...a tuff Texas girl! I've had management jobs where my even keel disposition has been key to my success. Now, I'm afraid I'm going to breakdown at work...that would be BAD...really bad.

Also, my weight has been a thorn in my side. Although, I am not a big girl (135#), I'm bigger than I'd like (used to be 125). And, what's up with the belly pooch!? NEVER in my life have I had a belly that pokes out like this! I work out 4-5 x a week and eat healthy (yes healthy, you skeptics). My breasts have blown up like the Macy's day parade which my husband is all for, but I'm, quite frankly, getting a little scared of them:)

I am taking my nuva out on Sunday, and I CANNOT wait!! I want to go back to my fun, happy-go-lucky self.

BTW!! - To you men reading these entries with a girlfriend or wife that has recently turned into a crazy loon...stay strong for your lady. My husband has been an amazing man. I know he's wanted to get in his car and run away a couple times, but he has stuck by me. And I'm about to rock his world with my new and improved sex drive (when it decides to come back).

Best of Luck and I'll see you lovely ladies on the other side!!

i had mirena placed at the beginning of may and towards the end of the month i started bleeding heavily and its now the 21st of July and it still is continuing so i haven't been intimate with my fiance since then. i had stomach pains, drowsiness and depression just from the thought of being on my period this long. i cant wait until its removed

I just hit my 10 MONTH mark and everything is still going well.. It saddens me that Most of the women blogging on this site have suffered because of the mirena.. I hope those of you thinking about getting a mirena dont get too discouraged. I for one can agree with most of the symptoms women are having but unlike most of them , Mine went away within the first 3-6 months... Everything is perfect. i barely even get spotting once a month..I can now think about the moment with my fiance instead of the worries of getting pregnant... I hope everyone on here the best of luck and hope those of you who have just gotten it inserted.. tough it out a few months, give it a chance to work its way into your system, let your body get accustomed it it.. At LEAST for the first 6 months... if not.. then how about the copper IUD.. Anyone know the pros and cons??

My experience is HORRIBLE!

Never again!

I too was prescribed this for a UTI and by day 2 thought i was going to die. I went back to the doctor, still having the fever and body aches and the UTI wasn't going away so they gave me more!

Flu-like symptoms persisted. I had one anxiety attack and have missed out on a lot of work for this!
The rash i developed is driving me crazy! ( i thought i had stayed in the tanning bed to long and was burnt!) but after reading all these posts I know that I'm not crazy. Never again ! (worst abdominal pain ever!) headache, nausea,...all of these symptoms for 10 days now!

Screw sulfa drugs!

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At first I had all the symptoms you had.. and my doctor told me as well that it wasn't the mirena.. so i decided to stick it out for a few more months.. it totally sucked my first 3.. I was bleeding all the time.. horrible cramps.. breast hurt, sex drive low, hair falling out..MISERABLE.. but still i kept it in cause i knew it would benefit me in the long run. So after the first 3, i got only light spotting here and there from the 4th month to the 6th month.. Ive had it now for 10 months and I totally love it.. about 6 of my friends have it and they said they went through the same thing.. we all love it and im glad i stuck it out. My sex drive is back, acne gone, lost 25lbs, no cramps, spotting sometimes ( only for a day at most)... no more anxiety.. my hair doesn't fall out either.. If your really worried about accidentally getting pregnant then you should keep the mirena, its totally worth. My fiance and I have had sex every day for 2 months and No pregnancy.. so far so good.. well good luck with everything and if you still don't like it after a few month, then maybe the mirena wasn't right for you.. EVERYONES body reacts differently to the mirena... Good Luck all!!!

I have had my mirena for almost 6 weeks now - I am still having some bloating, indigestion, and joint pain - all of which my doctor says should not be related to Mirena. Also, moodiness and anxiety -which she said could be due to my post partum state or the fact that I am nursing - so we left it in for now. She said to give it another month or two - UGH - I don't want to give up on it - but it seems that those that have had it removed are feeling much better - please continue to post comments after removal for those of us on the fence about what to do.

I have been on Yasmin for 4 years now.. and my fiance just called off the wedding because I have been acting so crazy. From the moment I was with him I started this pill and that is the moment I changed. I was also the happiest sweetest girl. Now that I reflect all the symptoms I have been having all come back to when I got on Yasmin. I have become severely depressed when I have nothing to be depressed about because my life is great. I am emotional and cry all the time, I cant control my tears at all. The week before my period I become an angry crazy out of control emotional lunatic and I know i'm acting crazy but I cant snap myself out of it. I have sever anger issues which i never had before I curse yell and scream which I never did before, and I"m telling you I have the greatest life I should not be this way but I can snap out of it. I have lost all motivation for life, I have no motivation to work I have no motivation to be with friends talk on the phone go out go to the gym, and I used to be the life of the party. I have zero zero zero sex drive, my fiance thinks i'm not attracted to him but I so am, but if you killed me I cant get orgasm or get in the mood. I literally have lost all sense of who I am, I never thought it was because of the pill but after reading all these posts I am convinced I know these symptoms started the day I started Yasmin. Today I stopped taking them, I have to see if this is the cause I have to see if I feel normal again I don't even know who I am anymore. Hopefully getting off this pill will bring me back to normal.