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I had the same problems that you had. And i have a 7 month old so i cant afford to be tired irritable. When i scheduled my appointment i told them why i wanted it to be removed, but when i went in they looked at me like i was speaking greek to them. she told me that it was postpartum depression and that i too needed to wait six months. Im a tell you the same thing that i told her. This is my body and it may very well be postpartum depression but i want it out. Then she tried to scare me with what if you get pregnant? I told her that i would cross that bridge when i get there. This is your body, and if you want it out then it shouldnt be an option as to whether or not you get it out now or 3 more months from now. Good luck

I am so glad I am not the only one with problems. I had mine put in March 2009, I was OK for the 1st month and gradually gone down hill. I feel like I am have a nervous breakdown. I too had it put in to lighten my periods not so much for birth control. Loss of the libdo, depression, anxiety, and an overwhelming feeling of blah. I had an appt for friday, but moved it up to tomorrow morning. I want it out now....
Tina

Hi folks - I went to my doctor's yesterday (Monday) and was given the same palaver about six months and it has only been three; I buckled. I imagine part of the reason is that it is a reasonably expensive device (though I'm in the UK so I don't pay for it). My partner is somewhat disgusted at my being so meek. Not that I blame him; I'm disgusted at myself too!

OMG. Your story sounds JUST like mine. I got mine for period control too, in April of 2008. I'm going tomorrow to have it removed. The swollen fingers, memory loss/fog, weight gain of 15 lbs (I have thousands of dollars in business suits I can't fit in now!), foot pain, and feeling completely exhausted has made me insist on thyroid testing and bloodwork. I'm still not sure if it's the Mirena, but I just keep seeing the same things, over and over and over again. The weight gain has made me so depressed, not to mention the lack of sex drive. And reading about the fact that the weight has not come off for other women very quickly makes me feel even worse! Anyway, I just wanted to say that I have the same situation and I made the appt to get it removed! I will try to let everyone know post-removal whether things get back to normal. Good luck to all!

I had the Mirena for 2 yrs. I put on weight, I was moody and bled all the time. My hubby could feel the strings so another doctor snipped them (didn't hurt!). She took a good 1cm off and it made all the difference to him. And me actually, they used to scratch. Anyway...I just hated it so I got it out.
Anita, it sounds to me like you are being bullied into keeping something. Its your body. If you're not happy, get it out!!
Go to your local family planning clinic, not your GP. The doctors at family planning are specially trained in dealing with these problems. I have to deal with GPs all the time and they infuriate me. When I'm the patient I always get a second opinion if I have the slightest niggle of doubt about what they've told me.
You can find your local family planning clinic online.
Also!! You said you don't pay for it - if you work and pay tax and national insurance you pay indirectly.
Rem its your body!!!!!!

Good luck