i posted a few months ago after having this IUD removed. i was m...
| Posted at 3:49 PM on Jan 20, 2009 by wendygirl68, #38202 |
I just had the mirena removed today after 22 months, I'm 43 years old. I experienced similar side effects/problems like the ones posted on this site and others like it: lower sexual libido, odor, headaches, tiredness, weight gain. I used the mirena primarily because of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (hemorrhaging every 2-3 weeks for 8 days). After 12 months of use, I no longer had a period (although I could tell when I ovulated each month - and, when I did ovulate, my libido was slightly elevated). My gyno told me today that small amounts of progesterone could get into the blood and have effects on your system like the ones I experienced. She also said that during "ovulation" the progesterone levels drop, hence the reason i might have a little more "drive" cyclically. She said the best thing to do is listen to our bodies and if we notice changes, that we should recognize them, discuss them with our health care provider and take action. So, I did. Inauguration day for the uterus -- no more mirena. I look forward to listening to how my body reacts to having a foreign thing removed. It should be a good thing!
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