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Posted at 10:23 PM on Mar 22, 2008 by formula1babe, #28268
I had 2 c-sections back to back and I had so much complications with the patch in the past that I figured the natural choice was the IUD. I talked to my OB/GYN and he suggested the MIrena. I did a little research and talked to a few women who had it and htey seemed to like it, so I figured what the heck, might as well... BIG MISTAKE!!! I had a lot of pain when the IUD was put in, but right away I started gaining weight. I gained 30 lbs and even with running 2 miles 4 times a day and doing other activities, I lost nothing. Additionally I started having my cycle for 2 weeks straight and had constant breast sensitivity and pain, back pain, pain in my lower abs, weakness in my joints, mood swings, NO SEX DRIVE WHAT-SO-EVER, gassy, bloated all the time, etc... Basically, you name the symptoms, I had them. I finally had the Mirena removed on Thursday 19 Mar, 08 and I am so happy I did. I am seeing changes already, my body is in serious withdrawal though. I am tired and listless, sleepy and moody, but I am hoping these symptoms will soon past. My advice to anyone wanting to get this IUD put in, think twice! Can someone tell me how long it took for the symptoms to go away?
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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 22, 2008 by red1964, #5751

I'm 6 weeks post-removal....the fog lifted within the first day and the bloating started to diminish shortly thereafter. The moodiness has taken longer....not quite there, I don't think, but I'm still waiting for my first cycle...hoping that normalizes things. Headaches much better and libido returning. The crushing fatigue has also left....now my tired is just the normal "tired" if that makes sense...it feels different than the Mirena fatigue....just feels like I need to get some sleep! Good luck to you....I'm hoping that we all do better without this thing.

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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 23, 2008 by claudia1969, #5757

It may take up to six months... most side effects were gone within weeks, and some only returned right before my period, and disappeared gradually after the period. It's getting better by the month and I'm four months post now.

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Reply 7 months ago on Apr 27, 2008 by formula1babe, #7681

UPDATE:
I had 3 weeks of post Mirena bleeding. I am not sure if my cycle coincided with them removing it, but I was in pain for about a week (cramps) and I passed huge blood clots for a long time. I was so glad to see it all gone. It's been almost a month since the bleeding stopped and I have not had a period yet so I am waiting to see what happens next.

The weight is coming off slowly. I do have more energy so I am in the gym more now than I was before. I am not one to starve myself, so I eat what I want, when I want, in moderation. I don't have any breast tenderness, but I still have back pain. I am no longer bloated or gassy, my libido has returned in full force but I am still moody and snappy at times so I try to be extra cognizant of my words and actions. Of course I have those "I don't care, it's an anything goes day" but who doesn't?

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