I want the mirena IUD out!!! Will it be as painful as insertion?

Question

I have only had the mirena IUD for not even a month but I already know that it is not right for me and I want it taken out!!! I have bad cramps and constantly spotting which I know are normal side effects for 3-6 months, but I also have bad low back pain, groin pain, can't get comfortable laying down, severe bloating, have gained 8 pounds already, moody and no interest in sex. Even if I was in the mood, I have bad cramps and I know it would be uncomfortable. I called the doctors office last week and the nurse told me that they don't like to take it out until the patient has given thier body a chance to get used to it because it's so expensive but my insurance paid for it, and either way I'd rather feel healthy and normal than stick it out just because it was expensive. When it was put in, it was unbelievable pain!!!! I didn't cry that much when I was in labor! Does anyone know if the removal is as painful as the insertion? Help!!!

Hey kitty lover, you have no idea whether or not it was painful because you were not there and I have read plenty of threads on other websites recently from many many women who have had awful pain with insertion and the same symptoms. Everyone is different. Glad it's working well for you but everyones experience is different. I have had a child but by c-section.....makes it more painful!!!! Just so you know!

Answer 1

Got mine out and did not feel a thing. Tell the doc what is going on and get it out. I thout my pain was bad on it . Feel sorry for you.

Answer 2

Sounds like you need to suck it up! or get on something less invasive. It is not painful at insertion (unless you have never had a child before)

The only symptoms the IUD could b causing is the spotting and cramping. Gaining 8 pounds, no interest for sex, low back pain, etc has nothing to do with the IUD (unless it has punctured your womb which in that case you would be more than cramping and spotting)

The insertion and removal is more of a discomfort like when they do a pap but not enough to have you in tears unless you have a low tolerance. Good luck