Please help me. I have had the Mirena for a little over a year no...

I am the poster below who is 30 years old with 2 kids and having terrible side effects. I am getting it out on Wednesday, the only thing I can tell you is get it out!

If you can find the strings, all you have to do is pull it out. That's all the Dr. does. I had mine removed with my annual exam and it only took an extra minute for her to remove it. At the bottom of this link is the information the Drs use when they remove the IUD (http://www.drugs.com/pro/mirena.html). I did not remove mine myself just in case there were complications, and i couldn't find my strings.
Best of luck! Hope you get yours out soon!!

Gigi.... PLEASE have the Mirena REMOVED! If you are depressed and having suicidal or hurtful thoughts, you need to see a doctor!

The Mirena is known to cause or worsen depression in those prone to it. Additionally, you are going through very difficult times with a divorce, unemployment, and no insurance. This is more than most can handle.

I'm glad you posted here. I hope you read this message. PLEASE either see a doctor for removal, go to planned parenthood for cheap removal, or reach up there and pull your strings. There are NO COMPLICATIONS to removal if you can feel the strings.

PLEASE KNOW that getting this out is only the beginning of recovery. (I just had mine removed today... see my post below yours). It takes a while for the progestin (synthetic hormone) to get out of our system. Then once it's out, it takes a while for our body's natural progesterone to "kick in" and make it. During this time the "Mirena crash" is common. Water, vitamin B6, B12, and acai berry are helpful for energy and detox.

Above all, hang in there. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You can always post on here and someone will be able to talk. Do you have family or friends who can help you through the rough times right now? Most of all, if you EVER feel like you are going to hurt yourself, call a friend, call 911, go to the ER, email me!

THIS IS NOT YOU! THIS IS THE HORMONAL IMBALANCE. YOU WILL FEEL BETTER SOON.

God Bless,
Ameigh

Gigi... Ditto to the other replies....PLEASE HAVE IT REMOVED..... if cost is an issue, contact the PLANNED PARENTHOOD in your area, they will remove it for any monetary donation up to $144 based on a sliding fee scale.... it really sounds like the depression has settled in and you should stronlgy considered seeking a mental health provided.....

You have a lot on your plate with your pending divorce and the other challenges that you face.... having to worry about the side effects of mirena doesn't need to be another load on your shoulder.....

Hang in there, know that you are not ALONE.... things might look bad right now but it will ALL get better.... start with getting that breast Mirena out of your body.....please get help for your depression ASAP.....

Grace & Peace to You ANN

Gigi... Ditto to the other replies....PLEASE HAVE IT REMOVED..... if cost is an issue, contact the PLANNED PARENTHOOD in your area, they will remove it for any monetary donation up to $144 based on a sliding fee scale.... it really sounds like the depression has settled in and you should stronlgy considered seeking a mental health provided.....

You have a lot on your plate with your pending divorce and the other challenges that you face.... having to worry about the side effects of mirena doesn't need to be another load on your shoulder.....

Hang in there, know that you are not ALONE.... things might look bad right now but it will ALL get better.... start with getting that breast Mirena out of your body.....please get help for your depression ASAP.....

Grace & Peace to You ANN

Gigi... Ditto to the other replies....PLEASE HAVE IT REMOVED..... if cost is an issue, contact the PLANNED PARENTHOOD in your area, they will remove it for any monetary donation up to $144 based on a sliding fee scale.... it really sounds like the depression has settled in and you should stronlgy considered seeking a mental health provided.....

You have a lot on your plate with your pending divorce and the other challenges that you face.... having to worry about the side effects of mirena doesn't need to be another load on your shoulder.....

Hang in there, know that you are not ALONE.... things might look bad right now but it will ALL get better.... start with getting that breast Mirena out of your body.....please get help for your depression ASAP.....

Grace & Peace to You ANN

hi girl well i just want to tell you dat u need to be strong i know ur not feeling good at all right now with all the things your going thru but thats just part of live you kno. what you need to do is take the mirena out; i , myself had gain a lot of weight to i've gained like 50 pounds or more. the loving relathionship i had with my fiance is long gone i dont feel like he loves me anymore and i dont think i love him as i used to but you kno i have d appointemnt this friday and for sure im taking the mirena out i dont have a job or health insurance but i go to the health department and they charge me like 50 dollars or less so you need to find a place like that where they dont charge you much ......and if u do get divorced u kno u can find some one better dats will be with u no matter what .....if u ever need to talk or somethin im here for u my email is talia6669@hotmail.com take care and plase take the mirena out ...ciao