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Posted at 10: 0 PM on Jul 15, 2009 by marylandgirl, #43056
Major hair loss (even my eyelashes have thinned out. Talk about upsetting), nausea, seriously bloated stomach, gassy, bacterial vaginosis (the second in my entire life), 2 week periods, breasts grew a half size so far, foggy headed, vision seems off when I drive (focusing it harder). I posted some of my side effects last week. Today I got Mirena removed! I was sweating it b/c it hurt bad during the insertion 2 months ago, but it wasn't that bad. Hurt a little but it was quick and easy. They used long tongs to pull it out. I'm bleeding now a little bit but I've been bleeding for 10 days already from being on my 'extended' Mirena period, so I don't care. I'm just glad it's over with. My doctor said I didn't have to explain why I wanted it out. It was my choice. I mentioned again to her anyway the hair loss (probably a third of my hair in just 2 months), and the bloating (I look at least 3 month pregnant and I haven't really gained but like 2 lbs. I think it's from progesterone. Progesterone has to be causing this gas too b/c I had that side effect years ago when I was on progesterone). She said it's all possible side effects and that everyone is different. Some women do well on it and some don't. I'm just bummed b/c I could never have sex anyway b/c of the long periods and the case of BV in between those. These past 2 months have been a big waste of time and energy/worry. I can tell my husband is glad this saga is over with. With 2 young children I need to focus my energy on them and be clear headed. Good luck! I won't recommend this to my friends.
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Reply 4 months ago on Jul 15, 2009 by lilrissa, #21570

I hope you start to feel better really soon! I had my Mirena removed a few weeks ago and I started to feel better straight away. My side-effects weren't as bad as yours but were bad enough to make me a) want it out b) feel like writing and insisting that the manufacturer include 'exit surveys' in their evaluations!!! I'm sure a lot of the success is due to the fact that they can say (quite accurately) X million women around the world use Mirena. Sure they do. And the average gal would probably think "Well it can't be that bad". But what about some data about what proportions have it removed within 3, 6 or 12 months? And their reasons for removal? Anyway enough of the rant. Anyway, as far as getting back to 'your old self' goes, I've found the following very helpful:
1) increase your water intake and, if you can possibly bear it, replace sugary or caffeinated drinks with herbal teas (chamomile is very soothing, and red clover is great but tastes a bit ick!)
2) rather than thinking about having to 'hit the gym' (which may be a bit daunting and easy to put off) just try to get more active and incorporate physical things into your day. Play on the floor with your littlies, make up games than involve moving and giggling.
3) consider doing some research to see whether Mirena might have caused one or more deficiencies. I read somewhere that it can muck up your potassium and magnesium levels (which relate to your sodium and calcium levels) and deficiencies in those minerals can (surprise surprise) be associated with a lot of the side effects women have. I'm not a doctor and can't give medical advice, but I'm a well-informed consumer and I know what worked for me!
So, anyway, sorry this has turned into such an essay. I wish you all the best.

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