March 6th
2009
2:24 PM
I was on the Nuvaring for about 9 months before I decided to go off it. At first it was great, but around the 3rd month I noticed that whenever I would put in my new ring I would feel extremely nauseous for the next day or two (as the hormones kicked in, I'm guessing). Then the longer I used it, I was VERY emotional and would cry all the time. I was constantly getting upset - which was terrible because I had gone on birth control b/c I was getting married. The last two months I was on it I also had terrible insomnia, and that was the last straw. Me and my husband couldn't take my moods anymore, the poor guy...
I'm 5'1" and about 100lbs, and i think that had a lot to do with it. The Nuvaring is one dosage for everyone, and I think being a smaller person had a worst effect on me. The plus for the ring, I have to say, was that my periods were barely there. They were very light when they came & I knew exactly when to expect them. But it's not worth it!!
August 15th
2008
11:21 PM
I'm 19, and am only 5 days into my loestrin24fe...
and so far, I haven't had anything negative, Like, I always eat like a horse anyways, not that it hurts me, I'm 5'2" and about 130 pounds...
I have noticed that it seems in the past few days, my sex drive has actually increased, like my boyfriend shows up, and it's all I can do to not rip his pants off. For me being on the petite side, my bra is like a B, and they look large on my small frame anyways, any idea how long it's going to take for their size to increase, if at all? I'm going into the Navy and I leave for bootcamp on the 26th, and if I end up with too-small bras there, it's gonna suck...
July 3th
2009
1:17 PM
I'm 35 and had Mirena inserted on April 7, 2009. I didn't notice any side effects, until now. I've always been on the petite side 4'11" & have weighed between 94 - 98 lbs. I could eat everything & anything, never exercise and not worry about gaining weight ever. Now I weigh 106, which doesn't seem like a lot to most people, but it is for me. The weight I've gained is in my stomach area. My pants now fit snugly around the waist & I've thus developed an ugly "muffin top". So I can't wear form-fitting shirts because I feel like everyone can see my "muffin top". I've never felt so unattractive before. Most people get mad & say I look the same. But I know my own body & know this is unnatural.
I pretty much don't have a sex drive either. I'm never "in the mood" and just go through the motions numbly.
I've also become a mega-bitch. I feel like I'm angry at the world & always trying to pick a fight with my boyfriend. I hate being this way & am thinking of having Mirena removed very soon!
The only positive thing about Mirena is you don't have to worry about anything: no daily pill or messing with condoms. Also, my periods are super light.
Of course, I know everybody's body is different and will react to Mirena in certain ways. Just thought I'd post to see if anyone has had similar side effects.
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