Mirena and Bloating: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Mir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2022

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got Mirena to try and treat my severe stage 4 endometriosis and for pregnancy prevention. I have tried so many methods of birth control in the past and have always had bad experiences with emotional issues and depression with birth control, but thought this would be different because it’s more localized delivery of hormones. BOY, WAS I WRONG! I’ve had it for a little over 2 months, my endometriosis symptoms are way worse, bleeding is heavier, and pain more severe (I didn’t think that was possible). I’m anxious, depressed, moody, have zero sex drive, I’m bloated constantly, and can’t lose the last 10 pounds I need to lose. I have zero motivation, I’m ALWAYS exhausted, and I’ve had maybe 4 days in the last two months that I haven’t bled. I have horrible back pain and frequent headaches, pain with intercourse (when we actually try it), and feel completely disconnected. I’m getting removed ASAP."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2012

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had the Mirena inserted about 8 weeks ago. I have had on and off bleeding (more on), but it's starting to stop now. I gained 4-5 lbs, but it's mostly bloating. I am told by my doctor that this will go away after my body gets used to the hormones. I feel great on it and will take the 4-5 lbs for feeling that much better!"

• Ama...
• October 17, 2015

For Birth Control "I had the Mirena inserted June 2015 at my six-week post-natal appointment. I felt no pain, probably because I had a vaginal delivery. I had bad cramps and spotting for two weeks, and that stopped. I have had headaches that won't quit, terrible mood swings (I can go from happy to sad in seconds). I can't seem to shake off all my pregnancy weight, I'm bloated, dealing with insomnia. I don't have interest in sex (which is awful because I'm married). I feel like a completely different person, cramping and spotting - which isn't too bad. Overall, I'm just skeptical about this, and I intend on getting it removed soonest!!!"

• Eve...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 28, 2019

For Birth Control "DON'T DO IT. I had the Mirena for 4 years. I didn’t get pregnant. At the beginning, my periods were heavy, and after two months, they stopped. I got my periods about once a year. On year 3, I started noticing pelvic pain, occasionally pain during sex, and extreme bloating, which meant I was always farting. The gassiness is painful and embarrassing. I had to have about 10 doctor visits last year. I had about 5 vaginal infections last year with an unknown cause. I had to be prescribed simethicone for the gas, which didn’t even help. I had to have a sonogram because the pain was so bad at one point I thought the device might have moved out of place. There is a constant worry that the device will move and penetrate the uterus or that sex will be painful or that you’ll have a pregnancy out of the uterus. I’m now looking for a better option for birth control."

• Jad...
• November 10, 2014

For Birth Control "I had the Mirena for almost a year, and it was effective with pregnancy, but I had horrible mood swings. I was bloated, and although I didn't have a period each month, I constantly spotted, especially during sex, which was a huge turn-off for my partner and me. It did not do well with my body, and it was uncomfortable for him during sex."

• Pan...
• March 29, 2016

For Birth Control "Do not let this thing fool you! I've had it twice now, so for the last 8 years or so. The 1st time around (after my 2nd child), I had it inserted. Didn't hurt too much that I remember. I liked having no period, living in California where it's usually sunny and warm. No period was great. Got it out, had 1 period. Then got pregnant with my 3rd child. Decided to go with it again, and it was fine. BUT then there is the bloating, constipation, abdominal pain, cysts. Yeah, no period is nice, but we are SUPPOSED TO HAVE THEM. This thing is bad, and it took me a long time to realize everything is connected: bloating, constipation, intestinal pain, cysts, mood swings, headaches, brittle hair and nails, etc. Mirena! Don't do it!"

• Meg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I got the Mirena on November 16th, 2017, and just got it removed today (June 8th, 2021). The insertion was extremely painful. In November, when I first got it, I weighed in at 116 lbs at 5'3, after 6 months, I weighed in today at 131.4 lbs. This was without a doubt a result of the Mirena. In addition, I experienced horrible cramps for 3 weeks every month, my digestion was off all of the time, worsening acne, water retention, increased appetite, extreme bloating, a rash/hives all over my chest, lowered sex drive, sex was very painful and would restart my period, the skin on my nipples started to peel, and I could feel it poking inside of me 24/7. I hated it, I won't recommend this to anyone."

• Tri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 1, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Had Mirena put in back in September 2018 and still spot bleeding every day. The bleeding only stopped for 3 weeks last August after my father passed away. Now been getting bladder problems, no infection found but poor bladder control. Originally put in to help with heavy periods and thickened uterus lining. Period pain reduced, but it’s the only benefit. Had severe bloating too from the Mirena. Removal appointment for end of April, hope it will help. The cost for the constant bleeding is also tremendous!"

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2019

For Birth Control "After my second child, I thought I would go back to the pill (I've taken the pill before children and it worked great). But after three months of using it, I had lost so much hair, and my mood swings were crazy, and I felt emotionless... dead inside. I knew I had to stop, so I went on the Mirena for the second time. What a complete change. So my insertion was painless... just felt some pressure and then cramping for 2 days. I had light bleeding after a month for 2 weeks straight. I have some bloating (water retention), but I remember all these symptoms go away after 6 months to a year. This IUD isn't for everyone, as everyone is different, but don't turn your back on it unless you've tried it once. I'm hoping to keep this IUD in for a while... but it will always be my go-to."

• Len...
• January 10, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've had the Mirena for 8 months, and the pain I felt getting it put in was about 9 out of 10. It caused sharp pain afterward for about 3 days straight, the docs ended up prescribing me meds. (I've never had a kid before.) I've been bleeding every day of my life since getting the Mirena. I was very disappointed, and I feel bloated most of the time. I'm not too crazy about sex, it actually made my sex drive decrease a lot. I am having mine removed due to the constant bleeding and pain."

• Gui...
• June 2, 2011

For Birth Control "Out of the 5 people I know who have gotten this birth control, I am the only one who still has it in. I had it inserted 2 years ago. The procedure itself was not bad. I have to say this is the worst birth control I have used. The acne started first. As soon as my periods stopped, the cramping started almost every day. Within the last 4 months, I have gained a lot of weight. I am having terrible headaches and heartburn. I constantly feel bloated, and all the weight I gained went straight to my stomach. I am puking, my breasts are incredibly sore. I feel like I'm pregnant when I'm not... mood swings, pain every day, urinary tract infections, etc. I am having it removed!"

• Bbs...
• September 4, 2015

For Birth Control "I've had the Mirena for about a month now. I was terrified of it because of reviews. Before I got it inserted, I took 2 Advil, and I was super nervous. She told me to relax as much as I can because getting a shot to relax would be more painful. It wasn't painful and was pretty fast. It wasn't pain but pressure and like a very strong cramp. I had a lot of cramps, and I had bleeding the first day. I wasn't on my period when I had it inserted. I didn't have any bleeding the first two weeks, and then I started to get spotting, and it's been two weeks of light spotting. It's not that bothersome. I do get cramps from time to time and a bit of bloating. I did have unprotected sex with my long-time boyfriend yesterday, and I think I am fine."

• Kga...
• September 17, 2019

For Birth Control "I've experienced all of the symptoms that you don't want to have, cramps, pelvic pain, weight gain. My sister has the Mirena, and she has no issues. However, I felt horrible from the first day up until my removal date, 2 1/2 years later. I experienced severe mood swings, depression, dark thoughts, severe anxiety, pelvic pain and cramping, severe bloating and headaches, dizziness, and weight gain. People would constantly ask me if I was expecting because of the belly bloat. When I went to have it removed, it came out in a way it wasn't supposed to, making my ob-gyn believe it never fully opened up and was inserted incorrectly in me. Overall, I had a bad experience, and I am doing so much better than when I had it in me."

• Mus...
• August 26, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I suffer from extremely heavy periods (changing a night pad every 15 minutes). Mirena lightened my period, but it now lasts 12 days (I’ve had the Mirena for a year and 8 months). I find the bloating unbearable. I also feel very depressed on it. I would much rather go back to the pill."

• Isa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 14, 2022

For Birth Control "Anxiety, fatigue, feeling of extreme tension in body, hair loss, insomnia, bloated belly, acid reflux, brain fog, difficulty focusing, food intolerances, water retention, feeling depressed, dizziness, vaginal health impacted."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I got the IUD to control my heavy periods. Insertion was painful, but afterwards, I had no cramps and little to no bleeding. Week 1, I was okay. Week 2 is when I started to experience excruciating pain, almost like electric shocks in my pelvic area that radiated down my leg. I had them off and on, like contractions. Severe bloating, hot flashes, cramping, and mood swings that caused me to feel so angry that I couldn’t control myself. I had it removed after 3 weeks, and I feel so much better!"

• Mar...
• April 13, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Just wanted to share this with you and maybe ask several questions. I have Mirena for one month. My period before Mirena was 02.03.2016. After insertion, I was bleeding around 4 days. After that, I had spotting and then my period on 28.03.2016 (7 days - my regular one, before Mirena was 5 days). So, after my period, I continued spotting, and today I got my period again (13.04.). I didn't know that's possible. Every side effect affected me, and I do not know how long I am going to 'survive' with this thing in me. I have PMS, my boobs are painful, not to mention cramps and ovarian pain... headaches. I am blown up, and yes, I do have a good appetite these days. All of that is obviously affecting my mood. What do you reckon - in or out? Thanks."

• Soc...
• March 4, 2019

For Birth Control "Had it almost 3 years. Insertion was the worst pain imaginable, I honestly almost passed out. Afterwards, I was on bed rest for the rest of the day with cramps that lasted a week. The first 3 months I had some strange side effects. I would constantly get urinary tract infections and had to take cranberry/preventive pills to avoid them. My gums were always bleeding. Had brain fog, I would often forget what I was doing. And the first time I tried to have sex, approximately a month after insertion, I actually started crying because it was so painful. So why didn't I remove it right away? Well, because getting put in was so awful I couldn't bear the idea of removing it. So I stayed on it, and the UTIs went away, so did the gum bleeding. And about 1 year later, I finally had sex again, and it didn't hurt. A side effect I forgot to mention was weight gain/bloating. In the 3 years, I had gained approximately 25 lbs. When I removed it, within a month I had lost 25 lbs."

• Blu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I had relentless vaginal infections while on Mirena. I would get cramps, bloating, and spotting at random times, but especially after sex. My partner at the time, who was nowhere near well-endowed, would feel it poking him."

• see...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I choose Mirena because with a little one at home, 3 dogs, and working full time, remembering to take a pill wasn't going to work for me. I've only been on it for a month, and I freaking hate it. The process of putting it in was not terrible. But the cramping, constant spotting, bloating, and let us not forget the acne. My face is breaking out like crazy. I have no sex drive whatsoever. I am going to give it another 2 months, and if things don't get better, I am getting off it."

• Kru...
• February 3, 2020

"This is my second IUD. First time was fine, no true problems. Now this second time around is a whole different story. I’ve had issues nonstop. Had it put in again Dec 23, 2019, and have had nonstop spotting for over 1 month. I did end up having my period too, which was awful, extremely heavy. I did start having horrible lower back pains, I never thought it would have had any association with the IUD, but it did! I also had terrible stomach issues, bloating, decreased sex drive, mood swings, depressed. I did go back to my doctor to make sure the IUD was in place, which indeed she said it was. Like any other doctor, they will say that it’s normal and your symptoms should get better with time. Well, no thank you. The IUD is out now! Trust your body."

• Lea...
• December 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I have had three kids and had the Mirena put in a few days ago, no pain at all with the doctor putting it in, had some bleeding the same day and it has stopped since, but there is some cramping and bloating, hopefully, it will go away after the 3 months."

• kel...
• December 15, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm 45 and had been experiencing heavy bleeding (no other issues) for a few years, resulting in anemia. After undergoing treatment for that, the high dose of iron that I need to keep my anemia under control was causing severe acid reflux. So, my GP recommended an ablation. When I went to my gyne, she suggested Mirena first as a less invasive option that should result in no period. Well, I had it inserted on Oct 25, 2017, and have been bleeding since a week after insertion. Pretty much a 2-month long period. I have symptoms like I'm pregnant: acne, bloating, headaches, fatigue, and strong cramps like I'm a teenager again. I go into the gyne next week to check on the placement, but I am going to request it removed."

• Goo...
• April 3, 2016

For Birth Control "Had the Mirena put in 7 days ago. I am 46 years old, didn't want to get my periods anymore, no children. My uterus falls backward, so I had a general anesthetic to have it inserted. So far, continual cramps, period pain tablets ease this. 5 days in, the spotting has started. Often get pain in the left side. Reading all comments, it will be interesting to see if the cramps and bloating go in a couple of weeks and how long the spotting will stay - I will stick it out for a couple of months."

• Luc...
• November 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I had my Mirena inserted over a month ago now, and I thought I'd share my experience with you all! I am 28, Mirena was recommended to me by my GP after a termination of pregnancy. I was a bit scared as so far I couldn't find a hormonal birth control that worked for me. The insertion was very unpleasant, but not excruciating, as the misoprostol pill I took 4 hours before dilated my uterus well enough for the procedure to be done quickly and smoothly. Haven't noticed any weight gain, acne, bloating, or mood swings, so far it works pretty well for me! Only downside is the cramping/ovary pain that I would rank 6/10 pain-wise. Spotting is not intense, and actually diminishing so far. Overall, pretty pleased with Mirena :)"