Mirena Questions

Still no period after 9 months of having Mirena removed?

My Mirena has been out for over 9 months, & not 1 period. I have had blood work done for pregnancy, my thyroid, & other possible issues. We have had scans done & an internal ultrasound to ensure its not cancer, all came back fine. Could this have been caused by the mirena? I have looked... read more

What should I expect after a Mirena IUD removal?

What are the side effects of IUDs?

Can antibiotics affect IUDs like Kyleena, Mirena, or Skyla?

Mirena - has anyone else experienced a brown discharge?

It's not my period and it's lasted over a week?

How long will I be bleeding heavily after Mirena coil fitting?

Three weeks ago I got the Mirena coil. It was inserted on the last day of my period. The cramps for the next week were terrible so I went back to the doctor who checked the strings and said it was fine, gave me painkillers, and sent me on my way. The cramps stopped 2 days later. 10 days ago I... read more

Mirena, Kyleena, Skyla & Liletta - What's the difference?

How long do you bleed after Mirena is inserted?

I just had Mirena inserted a few days ago and was wondering how long I'm supposed to be bleeding afterwards. It's only been a very light flow (similar to the old, dry blood that comes out at the end of a period) and I haven't experienced any cramping. I've never had kids, so the... read more

Can you get pregnant with an IUD?

ParaGard vs Mirena: What's the difference?

Both ParaGard and Mirena are IUDs compare which one is more effective or has fewer side effects?

Is it normal to bleed for a long time after getting Mirena inserted?

I started my period two days before getting my Mirena inserted. I have now been bleeding for almost 5 weeks. It will nearly stop or seem to stop then start again within a day. Small pieces of what appear to be tissue are in the blood, which is a lot brighter red than my normal period. Is this... read more

Any one experience trouble breathing, fatigue, heart palpitations?

I had Mirena in for a little bit over 3 weeks and had it removed. I started noticing heart palpitations (skipped beats, racing heart, fluttering) and chest pain. I also started getting short of breath over nothing. Just a few steps and i was breathing hard and felt so tired. Since having it removed... read more

Mirena - How long does the cramping generally last?

I had minera inserted 3 weeks ago and have had spotting ever since, which I understand will go away eventually, but the cramping is pretty much everyday, very low, and restricts even being mobile on a bad day. I never had frequent cramping with my periods so this is almost unbearable for me. I am... read more

Sex after Mirena?

I am 21 and in a committed relationship and we like to have sex, well a lot. I have been on birth control pills for 2 or so years now and I seem to have lost my sex drive, I am dry, and moody. I also have a problem with remembering to take my pill everyday. We like to go out and I don't always... read more

Can you get pregnant after Mirena removal?

After having the IUD for 2.5 years after the birth of my daughter, I started having chronic back pain only on my right side... So I called my ob/gyn... I had to have a hysteroscopy to have my IUD removed, it had turned sideways causing my back pain. I want to conceive again. It has been about two... read more