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I've had Mirena for 5 months now. I bled for the first 3 months ...

Posted at 12:31 AM on Apr 30, 2009 by leighm, #41061
I've had Mirena for 5 months now. I bled for the first 3 months ... straight ... but months 4 and 5 I've had regular periods (which I'm hoping disappear altogether as they did with BC Pills for me). Anyway, I'm trying to weigh the pro's and con's. I'm 33 and don't want kids, so I think this is a great alternative to other BC's with the 5 year safety, however, I have seriously been CRAZY tired and lacking energy for the full 5 months and am so bloated I look pregnant (when I normally have a flat, attractive tummy). I've never experienced anything like this. I'm not ready to remove it for these irritants - yet - because I truly feel it's a fantastic concept. Was anyone able to combat these things? I'm not about to get on diuretics because that's a temporary and unhealthy habit. I drink plenty of water, work out (when I can find the energy) and eat very healthily. Any advice that's worked for others is welcome!
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Reply 7 months ago on Apr 30, 2009 by elaineslah, #19363

I too like you don't want more kids so I thought this was the perfect concept, boy was I wrong. I had the same issues and no matter how much exercise I never loss my bloated tummy. I was always tired and exhausted. Every month the side effects got worst and there was something new to deal with. I finally decided on the 22nd of April to have it removed. I will tell you I am not bloated anymore, my energy level has increased, I and my husband have noticed the difference in my attitude. I feel so much better. The only thing that I don't like right now is I have been bleeding heavily since the 24th of April. And even though I am losing all that blood I still have more energy now than I did when I had the mirena in with no periods at all. Hope this helps you ....good luck

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