Question:
Mirena IUD???
Hi there! I was looking into the Mirena IUD as I am just 6 months post-op and hate dealing with the fear of condoms breaking. But it looks like they won't give it to you if you haven't had children yet. Anyone have any personal experiences with this? — buffy_CT (posted on May 24, 2007)
May 24, 2007
Beth... I don't have any personal experience, but just wanted to remind you
and anyone else reading that while an IUD can protect against pregnancy, it
won't protect you from STDs. So if you are still single and dating, stick
with the condoms...
— Kari_K
May 25, 2007
I currently have one myself, no problems so far. I just have very heavy
"time of the month". I got mine about 2 months post op. I am
married with 2 children; my Dr. did say he only gives them to women who are
married and are in monogamous (sp) relationships. Keep in mind, like the
other poster said it may protect against pregnancy but not STD's. Hope
this helps!!!!!
— tia24tx
May 25, 2007
Nope, STD's are not an issue. Married my one and only partner in September
of 2005!
— buffy_CT
May 25, 2007
what is a Mirena IUD???
— A. G
May 27, 2007
I am getting the Mirena IUD in about 2 weeks, I understand that your period
will be heavy in the beginning...but I hear eventually most women have very
light to no-period-at-all after one year. I hpoe this is true. Good luck
Beth.
— kayp
May 27, 2007
You need to have had a child because otherwise your cervix is closed. Even
if its been years since a child they sometimes wont put it in. I had one
placed after my daughter was born. I am totally for it.. I am currently
trying to get WLS and do not want to get pregnant and stall this process
any more.
— AmyRn
June 3, 2007
I had Mirena about 10 months ago. I became pregnant with Mirena. Just
beware.
— Shauna247
June 3, 2007
Hi Beth,
I had Mirena, I had to have it surgically removed..It created a huge
infection in my cervix and uterus. I was in so much pain I couldnt move,
they had no idea what happened (but i had heard the horror stories from
others) Well 3 weeks after I had it removed i found out i was 6 weeks
pregnant. So not only did it cause infection but I was also able to still
conceive a child while on it. If i had to do it again I would go with Depo
shot, AND the Ring...double protection!
Good Luck ~~Amanda
— Amanda D.
June 4, 2007
Thank you all for your responses. I don't think I will be opting for Mirena
at this point. Too scary for me!
I don't want to go back on the Depo...I was on it for 5 years and know that
it can take up to 18 months after stopping it to conceive. We don't want to
have to wait that long once I am medically cleared to try. I think I may
look more into the ring and keep the condoms...
Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledge with me!
— buffy_CT
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