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I had Mirena inserted into my cervix in March 2009. Almost one m...

Posted at 1: 4 AM on May 31, 2009 by adeline108, #41886
I had Mirena inserted into my cervix in March 2009. Almost one month later, I started having lower back pains and also pain in the left side of my pelvic. After going through 3 weeks of physiotherapy, the pain has reduced but it is not yet gone. Also, I've gained almost 10lbs during the past two months even though there is no change in my diet. Are these side-effects of Mirena?
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Reply 5 months ago on May 31, 2009 by arnetriaf, #20242

Yes, it is possible and quite likely that these are side effects of the Mirena. I have had mine for over 2 years now and I love it and hate it. When I first got the Mirena, my cycle went haywire. It went on for weeks and the clotting was a more frequent than usual. After a few months, it got better, but there was more breakthrough. Eventually it started to get lighter and lighter and now I hardly have a cycle. When I do, it's very light and only lasts 4 days or less. I did start to get headaches for a while, but Excedrin took care of that; I just didn't like having to take it. I don't like to take med's if I can help it. I have experienced pain in my lower abdomen and the pain is more severe when I ovulate. As far as the weight goes, I am at the heaviest point in my life. I have gained about 40 pounds. I didn't gain that much with my two boys. I also think I experienced some hair loss from it. I thought it was a thyroid problem, but I had it checked and my thyroids were fine. I have considered having it removed just to see if the weight goes back to normal. Mirena definitely has it's ups and downs.

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Reply 5 months ago on May 31, 2009 by arnetriaf, #20243

I forgot to mention, it killed my sex drive for a while.

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Reply 5 months ago on Jun 02, 2009 by mcb, #20280

i had pelvic pain and lower back pain sort of like early labour pains, numb and achy like there is a pinched nerve or muscle spasm. also i had unexplained weight gain and i could not get rid of it slowly creeping up 13pounds from 58kg ( 6months after baby) to 64.5kg 20 months later. when i had my mirena removed 5 weeks ago, the lower back pain and pelvic pain has stopped, painful feet in the morning has disappeared and my energy levels are great. Goodluck

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