I suffered with pre-menopausal symptoms for 2 years before having...

I had the Mirena put in May'08. I've noticed increased acne, cramping in my legs, and spotting. I am also dealing with symptoms of bladder infections, however, there is no infection. My OBGYN says there is no correlation between the Mirena and my bladder problems, however, the urologist said that the Mirena could cause problems to other organs around the uterus (including the bladder). He stated it could be traumatic to our bodies, causing muscles in our pelvic area to tighten, nerve damage, etc. My OB diagnosed me with Interstitial Cystitis, a disease of the bladder lining that is without a cure, but my urologist didn't buy off on this and so now I'm having other tests done to make sure it's not bladder cancer, etc. Again, my urologist believes it's related to the Mirena. All I know is that I didn't have bladder problems until I had the Mirena inserted, which was the most painful experience aside from giving birth to my children! After reading the postings on this website, I'm definitely removing this device from my body ASAP! Good luck to all of you women who have had similar experiences. I pray that our bodies will return to some sense of normalcy.

I had the Mirena inserted in August 2008. Within a week I had a bladder infection. Over the next few months I had sever cramping (like nothing I'd ever experienced before) and a lot of "spotting" -- by which I mean it felt like I had my period non-stop. By October the spotting had stopped (along with my period) and the cramping had stopped in my uterus (but I still get bad cramping in my thigh and very sore breasts during PMS). The bladder infections increased in severity and frequency. I have now been on Cipro for almost two weeks -- every time I try to go off, I get another infection. After reading about it on-line, I have decided to have my Mirena removed since I never had issues with my urinary tract before and now it is unbearable.