Is anyone on Mirena?

Question

i'm on the pill but wanting to change i've already been on the patch but Mirena just seems really simple just wanted to know if it hurts and is it affective

how is it inserted do they cut you or just stick in it lol

Answer 1

I have really bad emdometriosis, so I have to use some kind of hormonal birth control - and after doing research, I thought that the Mirena IUD sounded ideal. I have taken pills and used the Nuva Ring, and I can honestly say that the IUD is the best thing ever. I have several who had an IUD, but I am the only one who has never had kids, so I was really nervous. And sure enough, it hurt when the doctor put it in (the thing about having kids/not having kids is that once you give birth, your cervix stays slightly dialated forever. Mine, obviously, isn't, and the have to dialate the cervix to insert the IUD into the uterus. That's the part that hurt - it felt like he was just jabbing the hell out of me!) But the whole thing took less than 10 minutes, and I was slightly nauseous for about 30 minutes and had some slight cramping for a couple of days, but I've had it for more than a year and a half now and I wouldn't trade it for anything. And as an added bonus, I don't have a period at al. As far as cost, if your insurance covers any of it, it shouldn't be that bad. It's a one time cost - my insurance covered all but $100 of mine, and for 5 years of birth control and no worries, ($20 a year, really!), it can't be beaten. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!!

Answer 2

Message me offline if you can, I have had the mirena IUD previously and since had it removed due to developing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease from the IUD.
It was effective in controlling very very heavy mennorahgia, yet it took a few months to work for me. Every one is different, it may be the right thing for you.
It is inserted after you have taken a calmative medication, it is a day procedure, takes less than a minute to insert. They use a small camera device to look at your fallopians and check they are in good health and then using that view on the screen they insert the IUD with in a thin plastic introducer. They pull back on the introducer leaving the IUD in place in the uterus.
It does cause some cramping, much like labor pains for a minute or so..usually caused by the gas they use to dilate the area to which the IUD is going.

Answer 3

If your doctor thinks you are a good candidate for the Mirena IUD then go for it. Previous answers have gone into detail about insertion. I was lucky, mine was done in the doctor's office and it took about 10 minutes. I had very little cramping. No periods for 5 years is an added bonus. My friends are all jealous and wanting one too. Make sure your insurance will cover it and the procedure to insert it. I ran into the problem of the insurance company covering the IUD but not the insertion. Sounds crazy but true. The IUD is covered under prescription benefits and not regular medical insurance.

Answer 4

Yes it is effective
Yes it does hurt on insertion, causes cramping and pain as you have to dialate your cervix for insertion.
It is not recommended if you have ever had an STD
There are risks with it, including still getting pregnant with the device, and having it impale the fetus... also the biggest risk is infection....

Answer 5

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