Mirena User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• A201997
• February 6, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Got my Mirena about a month or so ago and the spotting will stop for 3-5 days then start up again for another 8-10 days. They say it should stop completely after the first 3 months but has anyone else experienced this and it did stop?"

• Anonymous
• February 22, 2010

For Birth Control "I had my Mirena inserted 1/4/10 and I love it! I know everyone is different, but it has been great for me. I'm 24, never had kids, and was on the pill for the past 6 years. Insertion was uncomfortable and painful, but not horrid (and I have a low pain tolerance). However, my doc did give me a local (lidocain) which I'm sure made a huge difference and I would not do it without. I felt dizzy and nauseous for the first hour after and relatively bad cramping for three hours. The next day I was a bit tender, and by day three I was my normal self. Had some very light cramping for two weeks and now nothing, not even my period. I did have a little acne at first, but that may have had to do with going off the pill. I've even lost weight."

• Mount...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2017

For Birth Control "I have had the Mirena for about a month. The insertion was easy and it took my very experienced ob about 5 minutes. It honestly felt like a pap smear. I also have 3 kids and a retroverted uterus for what it's worth. Unfortunately, I have had spotting every day since. I hope it stops soon because I have no other side effects. No weight gain, acne, etc and my sex drive has actually increased (weird right?). So if you are considering having a Mirena inserted my advice is to try it and see how it works with YOUR body. Yes, you can read the horror stories on this site and others. People are much more inclined to share a negative experience than a positive one. Talk to your doctor and look at actual peer reviewed studies."

• Thank...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 21, 2023

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "Hi, I am 53 and a half, and last November 2022, I finally got the Mirena. My non-stop heavy bleeding was due to the hormones in perimenopause. I am so happy I got it, and finally, after 4 months, the bleeding settled down. I still have other symptoms, but having the debilitating bleeding under control has given me some control. I really thought it was going to get better around 52, but no, I'm one of the late menopausal. Do not suffer, get the Mirena!"

• ammi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had mirena put in on 20th Jun 2019 for heavy bleeding. Now I am 47 and still problem not solved. Daily bleeding and because of this tension BP raised. Is it true mirena stops bleeding completely after one year of use. I am waiting"

• Irish...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 5, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had my first Mirena in January 2004 after my second child. I kept it for 7 years. My second was put it in 2011. I kept it until 2019. Now, I'm on my third. I can say it was effective even after the 5 years. I also only spotted on insertion and then no period. Until this one, I have had a regular monthly cycle for over a year now. Now, it is usually just lots of spotting for 3 to 5 days but enough so I wear a panty liner out of precaution. Now, I just past a huge bloody clot. I have never had that in the 16 years I have used Mirena. Also, insertion wasn't bad the first two times but the last time, it took 3 tries and then they called another Dr in to do it. Turns out they may have pushed it through A fibroid. Ouch."

• lana
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2014

For Birth Control "Enjoying the idea of the Mirena more than having it at the moment. Got it inserted on 10th September 2014 the day that my period finished and have had a heavy period ever since. It's great to not take a pill every day and sex isn't painful as I worried, although there isn't any need to worry because the bleeding is preventing that from happening. I just really hope it settles down and that the bleeding stops. Very jealous of everyone who only had a day or two of spotting."

• lavan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 22, 2020

"I would not recommend Mirena to anyone. I gave it 1.5 years and it has made me depressed, anxious, overly emotional, hurts my relationships with friends and family. I am irritable, have a complete loss of sex drive, and feel disconnected from the people around me. It has been long enough and my period, although light, is abnormal and lasts for a month and then doesn't come back for months. I have pain with sex, pain before period, and in increase in depression before period."

• Lisa
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Sure, it is true I did not get pregnant while using Mirena. However, the quality of life is so absolutely poor I truly wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy. Effects include and not limited to: severe depression, intolerable headaches, nausea and inability to eat, inexplicable weight gain, extreme fatigue/lack of energy, no desire to exercise, aches, soreness, anxiety and fear. My doctor wouldn’t even listen to what I had to say, dismissing it as “other problems” I must’ve had previously. I legitimately never write reviews but I feel compelled to warn women."

• jess
• July 13, 2013

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm almost 24 and have had Mirena for over 1 year now. I am SO glad I was not scared away by all the negative reviews. Sure, insertion hurt just a tiny bit, but it was about 5 seconds of a strong pinching feeling (due to an unusually sharp curve in my uterus) then a few hours of cramp pain, exactly the same as period cramps. If you can handle a monthly period you can EASILY handle Mirena's insertion! Since I've been using Mirena, my formerly wildly irregular periods have eventually diminished to a day or 2 of extremely light spotting (1 pantyliner is more than enough) every 2 - 3 months. I have not experienced weight gain, acne, or diminished libido, & my sex life is as good as ever! "

• bano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2019

For Birth Control "DO NOT GET THIS. I'M TELLING YOU THIS NOW! Many people, like myself, have read the reviews and thought oh no that won’t be me. It’ll be fine. I'M DIFFERENT. Well - no I’m not. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone. Constantly bleeding, I can’t even HAVE sex, constant cramping and discomfort. Nausea. Dizziness. And the worst of all is the HORMONES. All I do is cry. Getting it out asap."

• Kawas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 22, 2013

For Birth Control "I have not had a single bad experience thus far with Mirena. I had it inserted about 10 months ago right after work. The whole "procedure," start to finish, took about 15 minutes, and was only slightly painful. It was done by a nurse practitioner, who was reportedly more experienced than any of the other physicians at the practice. Another ten minutes to catch my breath and I rode my motorcycle home with no issues. I am in my early 20s and have never given birth. My periods immediately lightened up until they became virtually non-existent. Very little cramping, easily taken care of by ibuprofen. I can still maintain my intense work-out schedule, lifting, cardio, abs, stretching included, with no fear of dislodging."

• NYCGirl
• September 3, 2014

For Birth Control "Mirena gave me my life back. Ever since I hit puberty at 11 years old I have had horrible, very heavy, very painful periods . Around 18 I was diagnosed with Endometriosis. I would miss school, work, have to double layer my clothes when i slept it was horrible. I tried every birth control out there including Seasonique, The NuvaRing, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Depo-Provera, Loestrin, Lybrel, if you name it I've tried it. Nothing worked. I started having periods that would last for 2-3 weeks. Finally I tried Mirena, having it put in was painful- but bearable. The first 6 weeks I had cramps and spotting. After that nothing. I get a very light 2-3 day period now and then. No cramps. It's amazing and gave me my life back. I'm so thankful for it!"

• Gee
• January 12, 2020

For Birth Control "The implantation was super fast and easy. Just a little pinch , mild cramping. Very effective, easy, worry free method of protection! My menstrual cycles were barely a cycle, and I was so happy to feel the freedom of no heavy bleeding or clotting! Negatives, unfortunately, A LOT of bloating and weight gain occurred for me especially in my 4th year . I noticed a change gradually over the years, then recently is was super rapid. Yesterday , I had the Mirena removed. Again just a little pinch, and mild cramping. Ahhhhhh my body was saying thankful because immediately I felt better! Today, I am down 9 pounds! YES that’s the honest truth, 9 pounds gone!!!!! :) I’m so thankful I listened to my body, noticed the changes and made the decision to remove it! I feel so much better! I encourage all to research before making a decision. Most importantly, listen to your body! If you don’t feel right, somethings off, go see your Dr! Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy body! :)"

• Ave
• July 3, 2019

For Birth Control "After reading the reviews, I was terrified. Then I got to thinking, most of the time people only volunteer to share their reviews if they have had a negative experience. I am on a weight loss journey so I was scared I would gain weight on the Mirena, and also even after having the paragard 2 times I was scared to have the Mirena inserted after reading reviews. Monday I went in to get the Mirena, my doctor reassured me that less than 5% of women gain weight and that most of the time the weight gain is caused from other factors. The procedure itself was quick. There is a small amount of pressure as the IUD is inserted but nothing to get worked up about. I have had the IUD in place for 4 days now and have had minimal spotting and minimal cramping. I will update this is about three months. If you are considering the Mirena, please do not make your choice based on reviews from others. As I stated before people are quick to complain but rarely reach out to leave positive reviews."

• Fed...
• June 9, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have had Mirena for 3 months now and I have been bleeding EVERY DAY since. They said 3 months of Irregular bleeding and spotting, they never said anything about having a perminant light period. I'm so over it...."

• CRAIG...
• March 5, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Let me say. I had some light bleeding after the first month. Now I have had no periods. I'm 41 years old. I have had the worst periods since I was 16. My mood swings have stopped and my skin is amazing. Look it up. It also helps with acne. I am so grateful. It really does work!"

• Calig...
• December 13, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm a 54 year old POST menopausal women who had polyps. Up until I was diagnosed with the polyps I had not had a period in well over 9 years. I had them removed and was told the lining of my uterus was too thick and it was recommended I have the Mirena coil inserted to help thin my uterine lining. The insertion, done on 11/5/2019 was no problem, just slight discomfort. A week after it was inserted I started bleeding. I have all of the classic period symptoms, cramps, back pain etc. It is now Dec. 13, 2019 and I have been bleeding non stop for 32 days. I have talked to my Dr numerous times and she tells me this is normal and I just need to let it settle. How can it be normal to go from being done with menopause to bleeding constantly??? I was going to wait another month and see if the bleeding would stop, but after reading all of the reviews here, I will now insist on having this thing removed. I strongly advise anyone thinking about getting the Mirena coil to NOT do it!"

• Dessa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2015

For Birth Control "Got the Mirena in almost 2 weeks ago, and I must say I love it so far! Horrible cramps for the first 5 or so hours after insertion (had to drive home) and almost couldn't take it. Heating pad helped bunches along with laying on my back. The cramps went away the next day! I even went to work. A few cramps here and there, but that's expected. Nothing too unbearable. I'm also a 21yo with NO kids. My boyfriend also can't feel it. One thing though, the antibiotics they put you on day of insertion did give me a Yeast Infection. Went away a couple days later. Love the Mirena so far!"

• anony...
• December 1, 2014

For Birth Control "I used to get cramps so terribly painful that at 24 years old, I was begging my doctors to approve a hysterectomy. This had been an ongoing issue for me. I finally got the Mirena as recommended by a friend and I don't get my period anymore. Only downside is that on rare occasions, I do experience cramping after heavy exercise. I didn't gain weight and no negative side effects to report on really. I would recommend this to every woman."

• Mother...
• August 4, 2008

For Birth Control "I had inserted Mirena almost 4 months ago. I experienced heavy bleeding about 2 weeks after I got it and everyday after that up until the 2nd month. It started off heavy and gradually lightened up but the heavy bleeding lasted almost a month and it was everyday. The doctor that inserted it said this was normal and the further from insertion date I got it would get better. I've found this to be true. I am happy with Mirena."

• twano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 13, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was 42 when I first got the Mirena. Had it put in to control my heavy periods. It took at least 6-8 months of still getting a period and off and on spotting before it completely stopped. I have had it now for 5 years and just recently had it removed and another one put in. I am now 47 and this one will take me into the menopause stage of my life. Other than some cramping after insertion and of course weight gain, I have been happy with my decision."

• Lala
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 7, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had the kyleena put in June 2019 spotted for few weeks and then it stopped only a small but of spotting you 7 months after very rarely but now all of a sudden the last week there's spotting and a strange chemical smell and just now a huge gush of bright red blood with clots came out a lot of abdominal pain and tenderness last week also no idea what it could be done a pregnancy test was negative"

• Anonymous
• April 29, 2009

For Birth Control "I've seen so many negative reviews of Mirena online that I just wanted to share my positive experience. For the past 10 years of my life I have had horrifying periods. I have stage 4 endometriosis and a blood clotting disorder that would leave me in bed for days in excruciating pain every month. Since getting Mirena, my life has changed incredibly. I do have some of the side effects such as mood swings, slight memory loss and acne but my period now lasts one day and barely hurts. I have had it for 3 months and I will gladly deal with the side effects to continue benefiting from a life with significantly reduced pain. It's not perfect, but after years of experimental treatments with no success, I can honestly say that this works."

• Happy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have a 10cm fibroid which has been held responsible for sudden, large bleeds that I was having. These bleeds were unmanageable and could strike at any time causing my clothes, shoes and carpet to be soaked with blood. I had read about Mirena coils and hoped it would work for me. It was inserted by a gynaecologist following a hysteroscopy to check that nothing else was untoward. Insertion was slightly uncomfortable but I had no pain afterwards. That was 6 months ago and I have not had any further bleeding, no mood swings & as I am probably peri-menopausal, no symptoms of menopause either. An added bonus is that I no longer have periods due to Mirena so holidays are no longer ruined. It has saved my life."