Question:
birth control : mirena (IUD)

recently at my last gyno appointment my dr and i spoke about birth control option. She didn't want to put me on any pills because my blood pressure is borderline, anyway so she suggested MIRENA the IUD...she gave me some information on it... also i looked up in the questions but most of the answers were old ... so if you use this as a method of birth control, does it work for you ? have you had any complications?    — pixiefairy (posted on February 17, 2007)

February 16, 2007
I had this IUD put in 2 years ago. I LOVE it. There was some spotting for the first 6 months, BUT, once that stopped My periods (if you can call them that!!) are AWESOME. No complications at all. I recommend this IUD to all My friends of My age that are done having children. No pills to have to take, no shots, and its good for 5 years. As I said, there was lots of spotting for Me the first 6 months, but once My body regulated the local hormone..its been better than smooooth sailing ever since!!!
   — rachel.b

February 17, 2007
I had my IUD placed in July of 06. It works perfectly. I have had some seriously heavy periods, but nothing I can't handle. and best of all NO pills!!
   — becky_pogue

February 17, 2007
I absolutely love my mirena!!!! I haven't had periods in over a year, and absolutely zero discomfort. With the 'traditional' IUD, I always had cramping and really heavy periods. This is awesome and I would recommend it to anyone if you are in a monogamous relationship.
   — talltallone

February 17, 2007
I opted for a non harmonal IUD that is supposed to be good for 10 years. I am 11 weeks post op, the Iud has been in for a month. I have not had another period yet, but I have had "stuff" leaking out. (sorry to be gross) I actually was concerned enough to go back to the obgyn and he said everything was ok... tests came back ok as well. I would say that if the leaking goo does not stop, I am not thrilled with this as my birthcontrol choice.
   — robinmarra

February 17, 2007
I had my mirena placed one year ago and so far so good. I have 2 children and don't plan on any more. So if you don't plan on having children again (although you can have it removed to do so) it might be a great option. I'm very happy with mine!
   — suzyins.d.

February 18, 2007
I had a traditional IUD and ended up with an ectopic pregnancy the following month. I ended up having to have the tube removed as well as the IUD. I don't know about the MIRENA but I wouldn't go with the traditional one. I also know of quite a few people that this also happened to.
   — KristineMarie

February 18, 2007
I have just recently had my Mirena inserted for the 2nd time. I love it, I havent had any problems with it and would highly recommend it. Even after my surgery my periods have been still close to nothing, a little spotting here and there but nothing major, considering I did not have one prior to my surgery date. I dont think you have anything to worry about.
   — tllutz22874

February 18, 2007
I had an IUD years ago, I loved it, but my sister did get pregnant and had to have her tube removed. But as far as myself I didn't give up my IUD. I don't like having to remember a pill got enough of those already, but with the IUD I spotted more on my period with the first one, but the second one I was more regular. I would recommend it to anyone, nothing is 100% safe but no sex, or hysterectomy, so I'd give it a try. If you don't like it they can always remove it.
   — lbutts