IUD

I have had my MIrena Iud in since march of 2004 and I only have six months left until it needs to come out. I loved it at first, but from the beginning I could not feel the string and have not had a period since. I am having a little spotting lately and some cramps. The doctor says that I could be spotting because it is getting near the end of its time. I have experienced a lot of the same side effects that a lot of the people on this site have experienced such as headaches, blotting, vision problems weight gain and inability to lose weight I also have been having really bad heart burn. I am considering having it removed sooner but am a little worried about the process. I don't think that they will be able to find the string and will have to have an ultra sound. Has anyone experienced any of these things let me know please. I also feel like I am pregnant sometimes and am very irritable, have no sex drive either. Does anyone have any suggestions on a different form of birth control I am afraid of getting pregnant after I have it removed. Hope to hear from someone.

posted October 5, 2008 - 2:56am

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gina415 wrote 7 weeks 4 days ago

Sad face well all i can say is that i have the mirena iud for almost a year in a half , and since the beginning i've experience all of the same simptoms that you and everyone has posted, before i had mirena i was on the mini pill but i thought it will be easier to have something that it will last a long time (iud) big mistake.
i am a personal trainer Muscle i work in a gym and i gained 20 pounds with mirena, no matter what i do i cant lose the extra weight.
i am a very atlhelic women and i have a healty eating habits because the type of job i have so defetn, its because the iud
but good news is that i will get it removed tomorrow! Dancing Drink
i am very exited about it. and my next step is tubal ligation.
i just know that i dont want to have anymore kids so for me that is the
best solution. Winking smiley Yes