Mirena User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Criss
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had the Mirena inserted on November 4th, 2019. Today is January 16th, 2020, I am still spotting. I wasn't even told that I was going to be spotting for that long, only told a month by the nurse that insisted I be put on it. I noticed the cramping last up to a month and a half. I am sick and tired of the bleeding. It's seems to stop between 1-3 days and start up again. So I just wear a liner everyday. I do notice random pain in my ovaries, but it feels like an uncomfortable pulse and then its done. So I am not too worried about that, probably just my lady parts fighting back. I sure hope the bleeding stops soon because I am considering taking it out, up to 6 months of bleeding or spotting is absolutely ridiculous. I think they don't tell you about the spotting/bleeding so we get put on this. My overall experience is positive, I do recommend this product to other's just be forewarned about the bleeding I can't express this enough."

• Trisha
• February 16, 2020

For Birth Control "I got the IUD put in on 01/24/2020 and had little to no bleeding. I had a lot of cramping and pain. My OBGYN whom placed it checked it and ensured its placement. The whole time I had uncomfortable pain and cramping to the point of tears. On 02/08/2020 My boyfriend finally took me get checked at the Urgent care. They stated that I had PID and BV. Due to getting my IUD. I was put on two antibiotics and further test were put on order. After taking the meds for one week, I still had pain and cramping at the same level when I first got it. However, I had developed a fever and nausea. The Urgent care doctor told me to go to the ER. At the ER they could not find my IUD imaging. They told me to follow up with my OBGYN and I still had PID and BV. I went to see my OBGYN the next day to find my IUD still inside me. When pulled out it had bacterial growth on it. Right after being taken out I felt better and the cramping stopped it. Please do not put this in your body!!!"

• Life...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 17, 2023

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have had horrible heavy bleeding for the past 10 years since my second child was born. It was awful! It wasn't just bleeding. Every month, I would spend at least 1 full day completely nonfunctional. All I could do was lay there and bleed. There were days at work when everyone thought I was mad or really upset, but in reality, I just didn't even have the energy to speak. I had thought about the Mirena for years because I have friends who use it for birth control and don't get their periods, but I was so afraid of side effects! I've now had it for 6 months, and my periods are so much better! I still get them, and they still last a long time, but I'm using nothing more than light or regular tampons, which feels like a breeze compared to before. Cramping has improved significantly, and my PMS fatigue is not as bad. Emotional PMS symptoms are about the same with some added breast tenderness. I'm still fully aware of my cycle, but the reduction in bleeding, cramping, and fatigue are life-changing."

• becma...
• June 27, 2014

For Birth Control "I have had Mirena for almost 3 years now. Getting It removed on Monday for sure. I suffer from depression but ever since I got the Mirena it has gotten worse and my anxiety attacks keep coming and coming. I have severe headaches that cause my vision to be blurry in one eye and my left side of my body goes numb. It's very scary and I can't live like this anymore. "

• Jess
• November 8, 2014

For Birth Control "I am 19 years old, no kids and the insertion was painful. I love Mirena, probably the best decision I've made in my life. Super effective, no side effects, and I have actually lost weight. I think everyone should try Mirena birth control."

• Downt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Ever since I got this thing I’ve been bleeding and cramping, depressed, & have a low sex drive. Getting this has been one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made. I was talked into it, instead of having my heavy period problem actually remedied, I was given this bad idea of a device. This has made my bleeding problem out of control. I haven’t stopped bleeding since I got it. I went to the Dr for help with heavy bleeding and now every day since placement has been a nightmare. It seems women have been brainwashed into thinking it’s okay to be in pain As a woman, having this thing makes me question how much society actually cares about women. Insertion was so painful I became dizzy, nauseous, and almost passed out. I had to be given a shot for the pain before I left the office. And this is normal?!?! No. Advice? DON’T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• October 5, 2010

For Birth Control "I have had the Mirena in for almost a year! I was so tired of Birth Control pills and my sister had it put it in and loved it! So I thought this was finally my answer to a contraceptive. Well... over the last 10 months, I have had acne (on my back, arms, face everywhere) and I have never been one to get acne. I have had the cramping off and on, weight gain and my stomach has been bloated up like I am pregnant. Also I have experienced anxiety and loss of energy. All I want to do is lay around. I am getting it taken out asap."

• Anonymous
• March 24, 2008

For Birth Control "I have had the Mirena for about 6 months now. Aside from the abhorrent cramping that happened for about 6 hours after it was putin, I have no periods, no cramping, no bloating, no mood swings..nothing! I love it."

• Khaye
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 9, 2020

For Birth Control "I had my IUD turning 2 years coming up February next yr. And now I experience a black discharge. It looks like a jelly but it’s color is black. I don’t know why I have this kind of discharge... Is it normal?"

• Lori
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 27, 2020

For Birth Control "Do not use Mirena if you want to conceive in the future. I had Mirena inserted for 2 years when I was 36 and my period never returned after removal at 38. Six months after removal I was told I was post menopausal! Two months after removal I experienced mood swings and rage. Pre-mirena I always had a regular 28-day cycle. Mirena was the biggest mistake."

• Frankie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2024

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "Okay, this is a Mirena review. But it is also a four-part review of Estarylla/Sprintec, NuvaRing, Paragard, Nexplanon, and Mirena. I am a person who has been on some form of birth control for almost 20 years. I have had VERY heavy periods to the point that they interfered with my daily life. Estarylla/Sprintec - Spotting, water weight, pH issues. (18 years.) NuvaRing - Constant BV. (Approx. 1 year.) Paragard - Worst cramps EVER, even heavier flow. (Approx. 6 months.) Nexplanon - Immediate horrible acne and oily skin. (Approx. 6 months.) I have had Mirena for two months. This is my second period. The first one was already less, and this one is lighter than my light days on a 'normal' period for me. Cramps are almost non-existent. I lost ten pounds. It did not give me acne. All pH issues are gone. It did not affect my sex drive at all. I have had pretty regular light spotting, which is normal initially. I will update if anything changes."

• Aubre...
• February 8, 2017

For Birth Control "I love my IUD for many reasons. A lot of these reviews are just based off of the initial side effects and insertion. While I admit it was mildly painful for the first 24 hours and the spotting lasted 1-2 months, I am now 3 years in, and couldn't be happier. My period is 95% lighter and lasts only an hour, I never get cramps anymore, and I am comforted by the fact that it is so reliable! No weight gain or mood changes and my skin is still clear. Some people say these cause infertility but that is not true. IUDs have undergone many many clinical studies which show that is not the case! Don't let people on here scare you :) If you want the facts, go to a credible source. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0010782485900484"

• Kimbe...
• December 29, 2014

For Birth Control "I'm on my second Mirena and I think it's great! The first one I got, took a long time to stop spotting.. I was frustrated and wanted it out. My doctor's office, suggested waiting, and giving it a chance. I'm really happy I listened! Each month, it got better. Those beginning days, are so far behind me now.. I haven't had any problems, at all.. Definitely worth it!"

• Mandi...
• October 17, 2009

For Birth Control "I had the Mirena IUD placed in July of 2007, 6 months after my husband and I had our first baby. My doctor recommended it over the Paraguard. When the doctor was placing it, I was extremely uncomfortable. However, I felt back to normal after two days. There was mild spotting for the first couple of weeks, but that stopped. Then my period stopped. In fact, I haven't seen my period since 2007. I haven't felt any different since I had it placed. The only thing that could be a bother about this is the strings, it feels like fishing line. The doctor said the strings would soften over time and they did within the first year. I love Mirena!"

• Tara...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2013

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I thought I'd throw a positive review out there. I've read so many negative ones. I'm 19 years old. I've never had children, so getting it put in wasn't very pleasant, but not terrible. I got the Mirena because I was bleeding for almost a year straight, very heavily. The only negative side-effects I've had so far are bloating, cramps, and moodiness, but they went away after a week or so. I've had no weight gain whatsoever. I've actually lost a few pounds...Yay! My sex drive has actually gone nuts (in a good way), and my periods have stopped! That's the main thing I'm happy about. I was tired of bleeding all the time. I'd recommend the Mirena to anyone."

• maste...
• October 7, 2009

For Birth Control "I read a lot of horror stories online before I got the Mirena so I was concerned, but willing to give it a try. I think it's great - but there were a few bad points in the first few months of the medication. Insertion was very uncomfortable, cramping followed by cramps lasting for six hours and light soreness for a couple of days (I have no children). I had a light period lasting for over one month after insertion, and really weird brown discharge after that for several months. I didn't notice a change to my libido. I felt "aware" of the Mirena for a while. But I stuck with it. It's a year since. I have no symptoms - no mood swings, no skin issues, no weird bodily functions. I don't have a period anymore or any cramping - it's awesome!"

• Kaye
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 8, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've had Mirena since April of 2016. I will finally be getting it removed next week.. Benefits: *I haven't gotten pregnant in 3 and a half years on my Mirena Consequences: *I bled for 11 months after having it inserted. *I gained back 60 pounds that I had worked two years to lose. *Lifestyle/Diet changes, intense exercising with a class, and drinking only water for over a year has helped me to lose 2 of those 60+ pounds. *I have extremely irregular periods now. Sometimes 2 in one month (lasting 1-2 full weeks), and sometimes no period for 6-10 weeks at a time. *For two years, I have dealt with fairly constant/daily "cramps" and pain I used to associate with PMS. *For a year now, I have dealt with breast tenderness and pain. *For the last six months, when I lay on my stomach, it feels like I am being stabbed just below my abdomen. My OBGYN says every single one of my symptoms is normal. I am miserable."

• lucyc...
• January 23, 2016

For Birth Control "This is my experience so far for anyone considering a Mirena coil. I ummed and erred for months because of negative reviews and my concerns were: 1) Would insertion hurt? The answer was no, I've had more painful cervical smears than the insertion of my mirena coil. 2) Would it mess with my monthly cycle? Yes, it did. I bled constantly, (in an array of colours!) for the obligatory 3 months that the GP told me to wait, until my body got used to it. Then it was another month before I finally went back to my GP and said "Help". She gave me a progesterone pill told me to take it for a month. I only took it for only one week! It did the job, I stopped bleeding and have gone on to a normal cycle. My periods only last a couple of days, do not hurt and are light, (just a smear of blood). I am 47 and compared to the heavy periods I was having before, it's a walk in the park. 3) Would I put on weight? No, not so far. I feel thinner around the middle. 4) Would I loose my sex drive? No, not so far. I was worried about this, however I am happy to say that I have noticed no difference. Sex is just as welcome and enjoyable as before. 5) Would I get spots? No. The doctor told me that this was less likely because the hormonal content is tiny and localised to the womb. She was right. All in all it was the right decision for me. I am very happy. I hope this post helps others."

• Anno
• February 8, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had this put in while breastfeeding when my baby was eight weeks old. No side effects and my periods have not ever come back four years on - which is amazing as I had years of terrible pain with endometriosis. For me it has been the best thing ever!"

• Anonymous
• October 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I just thought I would write a positive review since everyone is so quick to write negative. I had the Mirena IUD inserted and yes it was pretty uncomfortable but that discomfort only lasted for a few seconds and was then over. I have had light spotting for 1.5 weeks which has now stopped. I have not had any other side effects to date. I know prior to getting it I read these reviews and they scared me. I have nothing but positive feedback for this product and I hope people try it out for themselves instead of going by the reviews. Everyone is different so take it with a grain of salt."

• Bugsy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had my 2nd mirena inserted nearly 2 months ago, I was also put on the pill at the same time, I have been bleeding every 2 weeks for 10-12 days at a time, I am experiencing really really bad cramping even when I'm not bleeding, my recent period started 2 weeks ago next Monday, it has been really heavy some days then other days it's light - medium. "

• Hazelk
• January 3, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have dysmenorrhea. I have had Mirena for almost 5 years, due to get a replacement at the end of this month. It has been great - no periods, increased libido. I did get some angry red pimples on my chin, which cleared up with antibiotic cream from my GP. Have gained weight, but this is undoubtedly due to my terrible diet and lack of exercise! My GYN said I could leave it another 6 months, but I have been feeling moodier/libido decreasing the last couple of months, due to the hormones waning. Mirena is the best thing I ever tried, I got it to try and stop my very painful periods, and it has worked!"

• momma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I wanted to share my positive experience with Mirena since there are a lot of negative reviews. All the negative reviews almost scared me off from trying it for myself. All women are different though and I figured more people who had problems would get online and complain than woman who had positive results. I am in my 40's, have 1 child and have a really bad problem with extremely heavy flooding menstrual periods. It had gotten so bad I was flooding thru every 2 hrs and that was affecting my daily life during that week. I had to do something so I went for it. Insertion was painful but over quickly. I had mild cramping that day and spotting for about a week. After that I had some discharge for several more weeks that I only noticed when I used the bathroom and then it stopped. I have had 2 periods now after insertion and they have been wonderful. I went from flooding to not even needing to wear or use anything! I have not had any side effects or problems. I am so happy that I did not let the negative reviews scare me off! Good luck to all the ladies who give it a try! Hope your experience is as positive as mine has been!"

• gigi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was anemic and very low iron levels and even experienced passing out. I would bleed 10 days and couldn't control my bleeding ruining clothes chairs bed mattresses and sheets not to mention sleepless nights. I have a uterus fibroid and a few outside the uterus. I still had the Mirena placed even with the fact it may not be successful due to the fibroids. The first 3 months were spotting a lot but nothing more than a light day. 4th month seemed to have a period and spotted the whole month. I waited it out and I couldn't be happier. It is a wonderful thing. I have read a lot of negative things but its all opinions and its like trying new food, somethings you like, some you don't."

• Victo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 31, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve had Mirena for 8 years. The first one was for 3 years and I’m 5 years into my second one. I wouldn’t ever go back to oral birth-control. My emotions became much more stable, my periods become less heavy and I never gained weight or suffered any adverse effects. As someone going into my 30’s and not planning on having kids soon, I’m so glad I found and decided to use Mirena."