Sterilization symptoms and conditions

I've had my Mirena for about 2 1/2 years. I've tried other forms of b.c. such as several versions of the pill, the patch, the ring, the depo shot, etc. Mirena has been the best choice for me by far. I am having it removed in the next month though not because of any dissatisfaction with it; my husband and I are ready to have our third child. Initially it did cause some severe uterine cramping; however, once that subsided it was fabulous. My periods are gone and I don't have to worry about keeping up with have I or haven't taken my b.c. There seem to be many women who have experienced severe side effects from Mirena. Just remember if it doesn't work for you there are many options out there. Once I have my third child, I will not get Mirena again. I want a more permanent solution, i.e. sterilization. Good luck to all in your quest for finding a b.c. that works for you!

I had the Mirena put in 6 months ago. Since that time I have experienced waves of nausea, heart palpitations, excessive weight gain, depression, moody, foggy thinking, no sex drive, continual bleeding and more aches and pains than I can shake a stick at.
I spent 5 hrs in the hospital yesterday after having heart palpitations and thinking I was going to die. I have a heart time breathing as well.
I asked my ob/gyn to remove it but she talked me out of it. I finally had enough and don't care about those with "well meaning" advice. I'm getting it taken out tomorrow and tell every women I know stay as far from the Mirena as possible.
I'm so glad there are these sites to share experiences with other women, it makes you feel as those you aren't alone. The pharmaceutical companies should be held accountable for what the Mirena has done to women.

I finally got the Mirena after 2 years of begging to be sterilized and only being turned away. I had it inserted in July 2008. I did bleed for 2-3 weeks after the insertion. Then a month and a half later I spotted for 2 days. That's it... I haven't bled since and to be honest it's driving me freaking crazy. This reminds me of being pregnant. I would have never gotten this had I known this would happen. My doctor said exactly the same thing the commercial said... "Missing periods is common in the first few months, followed by shorter, lighter periods... etc etc." Well, how many more months do I have to go through to get a period? Plus, my mood is terrible, worse than it ever was on any birth control pill. I had awful back pains a few weeks ago, so bad I couldn't even bend all the way over. I went to my doctor who did an XRay... everything was fine. Now I'm having chest pain and at times feel like I can't breathe. I cannot stand this device anymore. I consulted my Ob/Gyn and demanded that she removed it. NOW she wants to talk about sterilization (why didn't she just do this in the first place?). This is ridiculous.... I am so miserable.... to the point I almost break down and cry every time I see that stupid commercial with that stupid woman and her stupid husband and kids. I am at the end of my rope with this... I'm ready to reach down there and yank it out myself! This darn thing was obviously invented by a man!!!!

Wow! I finally have answers to all my questions. I had a baby in 6/08 and 10 weeks later had Mirena Inserted. I only had 5 lbs or less to lose to be back to pre pregnancy weight, all my clothes still fit. Today I am 15 to 20lbs heavier. I have a bald spot on my left temple(Christmas time). I thought that my husband pulled my hair out I woke up and looked in the mirror and couldn't believe it, it didn't look shaved it was out by the roots but it wasn't painful whatsoever or any redness, now I know after reading,on top of that, thinning of the hair.
My vision especially at night is just horrible I cannot see. Dizziness. My moodiness is almost unbearable I am so hateful and stay mad at my husband. I do not get out of bed until around 11 am and don't even feel rested (fortunately my daughter sleeps in late) so I have to force myself to do the bare necessities.
Now the discharge has been around about a month after I had Mirena put in. Like others have said old blood, white non smelly discharge, and I bleed after sex every time it isn't painful but its almost like it hasn't healed.
I do not want to get my tubes tied and I absolutely do not want anything with hormones in it so after more research I'm thinking about getting the Essure Coil as a form of sterilization.

I wish I would have found this site before I had my mirena put in. Very dissapointed with the info received from the doctor. I thought it was going to be a very simple, easy way to keep from getting pregnant. My youngest is 11, and I just got tired of the pill. Insertion of the IUD was painful, but not bad. I had some cramping and alternated Tylenol and Advil. From day 1, it just got worse. My doctor wanted to prescribe something strong for pain- that's just not right! You shouldn't require codeine for something that is supposed to be innocuous! The cramping/pain just kept getting worse- between contractions and 'back labor', I don't know which was worse. I was passing clots the size of quarters, too- again, that just isn't right. My doctor kept telling me it would 'get better', but why should we have to tolerate such misery? Then there were the night sweats/chills that also kept me up. I was afraid to have intercourse with my husband because I could feel the strings poking out of my cervix. I had mine removed after 7 days, and the pain is gone, but my period is excessive still- one week later. I'll keep track of it. My doctor said, 'so what will you do now? do you want to try sterilization?' like it was my fault and I was just being a wimp.

After reading these posts, I am glad I didn't change my mind about having the MIUD removed. I have had all sorts of problems since that evil piece of plastic was inserted. I didn't think much of it at first and thought maybe I am just tired because I have my period and cramps alllllll the time. The relationship I was in was bad and thought maybe I was tired and moody because of that. After a couple of months - boyfriend free - things didn't change. I had horrible mood swings, my concentration was shot. My work ethic went down the toliet, I felt like a 10 year old kid with ADD. No energy, back hurt on a regular basis, carpal tunnel came back with a vengence and TMJ (I don't know if that's related but I've never had it before), acne, weight gain, no sex drive, and a constant itching around my neck. I am sure the NP was ready to try to talk me out of it and wait the full 6 months for "side effects" to go away. Well, the last 5 sucked, I really didn't want to deal with this crap any longer, besides with the price of gas, I can't afford the money for the regular buying of feminine products. I am only 6 hours free of this and I am already feeling a little better. I don't have that "pressure" you feel in your belly and a have bit more energy. I am so looking forward to the next few weeks when things start to get back to normal!!! If you have any doubts about this thing....get rid of it. Its really not that bad to get it out, 99 times less painful than getting it inserted!!!

All, I am researching new birth control methods since the pill was giving me migraines and the Mirena was one I was considering....not anymore. I don't know if any of you have heard of this procedure, but I talked to my doc about it yesterday, its is called Essure at www.essure.com and it is sterilization for women (not tubal ligation). Some of you women on this post may want to think about doing this instead of Mirena if you are positive you are done having children. My husband and I are finished having kids, but its always hard to make that permanent decision. However, after reading all of this here, I am getting Essure done. My doc says its an easy procedure, done in the office, takes 30 minutes, no anesthesia necessary.