July 5th
2009
6:40 AM
My mirena landed me in the emergency department in hospital at 2am this week. I had my mirena fitted 16 months ago. I haven't had children, so perhaps that's why the fitting was so painful, with lots of bleeding and vomiting. I had periods that lasted 20 days each for the first 3 months, and it took 8 months for my period to drop to a lighter bleed lasting around 8 days. I had cramps on and off during each month, and cramps after sex. I never felt really good, and my hair loss also seemed to be greater. I had it removed in the emergency department this week. Apparently it had become dislodged (unusual after 16 months) and had cut a vein in my uterus. I had extremely heavy bleeding for 5 hours before going to hospital, where the gynecologist pulled it out immediately (painful, but quick). I've had heavy bleeding for a few days since, but it is easing up now, thanks to 3 prescribed progesterone pills a day. I have a friend who loves her Mirena, but for me it did not work. My body seemed to fight it all the way.
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October 23th
2008
12:24 AM
Ive been on Yasmin for 3 months by which time it shouldve already absorbed in my system. Im 17 and the other day after 3 months of feeling ok but being diagnosed with mild depression and a hormonal imbalance; feeling ok but a little skirmish and over the past week, I got into the shower and nearly passed out twice. This was unusual for me because ive never fainted before and Ive never been dizzy. I got half dressed on the ground opened up the bathroom door and yelled out to mum. If you've ever seen a corpse's face, that's what mine looked like. I wanted to cry coz i was so scared but no tears came out. My legs felt weak and i wanted to throw up and i had a huge headache that lasted probably two-three days; i had severe abdominal/period pain and I thought I was going to die. On top of that I had to miss the day off school and mum had to take me to the doctors. The doctor told me that it was all just to do with Yasmin so she put me on a new pill called Levlen ED. I was so scared and i wouldn't wish this on anyone. If it happens again to me i may have to see a gynecologist. Please if there is anyone out there that has had the similar thing can you please let me know? xx L.
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July 5th
2009
6:50 AM
My Mirena, which I have had for 16 months, landed me in the emergency department at hospital at 2am this week. Apparently it had moved and cut a vein in my uterus, leading to 5 hours of very heavy bleeding. A gynecologist was called and he removed the mirena immediately (very painful but quick). It has been a difficult 16 months. The insertion was extremely painful (perhaps because I haven't had children), with bleeding, extreme cramping and vomiting. My period lasted 20 days each for the first 3 months, which was exhausting. My gynecologist advised to stick with it for 6-7 months. After 8 months, my period had finally become lighter and lasted around 8-10 days each time. Side-effects included cramping during the month, and cramping after sex, with occasional light bleeding (which I had investigated, and got the 'all clear', after sex. I've had bloating and what seems to have been increased hair loss. It is now 5 days since I've had it removed, and with the help of prescribed progesterone tablets the bleeding has almost stopped. But I feel more like myself now that its gone. I stuck with it for 16 months, as I was told that it was better for me than other forms of birth control. I have a friend who really likes her Mirena, but it wasn't for me.
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