Any Mirena users?

How has your experience been with it? TIA

Re: Any Mirena users?

I think it's great. The first few months suck with the breakthrough type bleeding until your body adjusts but it's a great birth control option.
I had it after DD and got another one after DS.

Re: Any Mirena users?

i had a terrible experience with it... if you want details fm.... it was really bad.. i am on Seasonique now and love it

Re: Any Mirena users?

I have had it for over a year. The first 6 months I HATED it. I spotted the whole first 6 months. I was about to get it removed but my body finally adjusted to it and stopped the spotting. Now my periods are shorter and lighter. I only need a pad maybe 1 day a month then a panty liner is enough for the last few days.

The only thing I have noticed the last few months is right before my period starts it feels like I am pregnant. I get "morning sickness" feelings(sometimes to the point of throwing up), I crave things like crazy, I break out, and I get grumpy. I have also gained weight while on it, weight that I lost before getting it put in and I just can't seem to lose it.

If you asked a few months ago I would have said I love it but now I don't think I do

Re: Any Mirena users?

I LOVE IT! I got it in March & I only had spotting for 1 month. My period was a little heavy for the 1st 2-3 months, but then it got lighter and lighter each month after that. Now 8 months later my period is VERY light but it does still last for about 4 days....

I am VERY happy with my decision to get it.

Re: Any Mirena users?

It's OK. I got it last August (2008) ... the first 6 weeks I spotted and haven't had AF since.
It hurt like a Biotch to go in and I'm afraid to take it out
Once a month I get extremely painful ovulation pains (but that happened before I put it in, after I gave birth I started to get bad pains during O)
I don't love it, but I love the convienence.
I am getting it out shortly because I want to TTC again.