Levonorgestrel and Pain: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Jea...
• June 27, 2014

For Birth Control "I had Mirena inserted two years ago, after I had my fourth child. When it was inserted, I did not feel anything at all, I even had to ask the doctor if she was finished, lol. For the first year or so, I had unexpected periods-some short, some long, some heavy, most very, very light. For a short while, I was able to predict when I was going to get my period because my mood swings would go crazy. Now it's been two months that I get less than a day of periods. It is only a little spotting done. I feel good, I have not gained any weight, no pain, no more mood swings. It does not interrupt my sex life with my husband. I would recommend Mirena to anyone."

• Ano...
• August 5, 2013

For Birth Control "I had the Mirena in place for a little over three years. I LOVED it. I did not experience any of the severe cramping or pain after getting it placed, due to the fact I had mine placed after a procedure. (I already experienced discomfort due to this procedure). My period stopped almost instantly (no period for 3 years, can't complain). The hormones Mirena released also helped speed up metabolism, I lost close to 30 lbs. My only reasoning for getting mine removed is because of the recurring bacterial infections. What most people are not told is that the Mirena is for monogamous couples, apparently I was the only one in my relationship who was monogamous. Only finding this out after my removal."

• KBa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2018

For Birth Control "I wanted to wait and post my review later on to see how it works in the future, but I refuse to let all the recent negative reviews on Kyleena stop anyone else's decision to get it. I got Kyleena put in over a month ago, the pain was sharp but totally bearable and lasted maybe 10 seconds. The cramps after were very bad, but they went away after a couple of days. I took 4 Aleve and an evening primrose pill to soften my cervix before I went. Coming from someone with depression and GAD, everything with me is perfectly normal, I actually feel better after getting the IUD! It takes an average of 6 months to one year for your body to settle down and get used to it, please give it time! I had hormonal acne, but so far my face has been clear. Cramps are gone already. I used to get frequent migraines, and I haven't had any. I am a teenager and have had positive outcomes, some people need to give it longer to settle in. I mean, it is a foreign object in your uterus. You have to give your body a chance."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I am 3 months postpartum, I have 2 children. My doctor recommended I get Mirena. I did not want it, but she kept insisting that it was the best option and very safe. The day I was getting it, when she placed the Mirena inside my uterus, my whole abdomen felt a HORRIBLE cramp, which lasted a few seconds, then it was over. I went home with only mild cramps. The next morning I woke up, I was in severe pain, I couldn’t walk or sit. My whole abdomen was swollen and hurt if I barely touched it. My entire body felt sore, I was freezing cold and shaking, I went to the ER. They took my blood and checked my vitals, I had a fever and an infection. They took X-rays and an ultrasound, the Mirena was out of place and one of the T’s was poking into my abdomen. I was getting bags of antibiotics and morphine for pain, which didn’t help my pain at all. The pain only went away after it was removed 2 days later. Now, 4 days after removal, I am still cramping, in pain, bleeding, and very nauseous."

• Aud...
• December 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I am almost 24, and I have never been pregnant. I also work at an OB/GYN (so I have access to good information and doctors). I was on the pill, then the NuvaRing, and back on the pill. These methods made me lose my libido, and I started going through waves of depression. I was going to do Paragard to get rid of the hormones in my body. My doc advised trying Mirena instead, and I followed her advice. I took painkillers before and after the procedure. I also scheduled for the near end of my cycle. The pain on a scale of 1-10 would have been about a 6 (and that lasted about 1 minute). I went back to work, and I feel pretty normal. Everyone is different, don't let reviews sway your opinion, talk to a doctor first. Will follow up in a few months."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2017

For Birth Control "I absolutely freaked out today when I went to get my IUD because I read every single review on this website. Girls! Don't freak yourselves out! My pain rating was in the negatives! And it completely stopped my very heavy period in 12 hours. I know everyone's story is different, but don't rely on reviews when it comes to your body :)"

• Ser...
• June 22, 2008

For Birth Control "I have had Mirena for a year now, and I love it. The only problem was the incredible pain involved in insertion. It only lasted for a few hours, and cramping for a couple of days. I have not had a period in 8 months, and it is very easy to check that it is in place. When this one gets removed, I will definitely get another one. My husband can sometimes feel it, but it doesn't bother him. This is the best thing ever."

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2009

For Birth Control "I am on my second Mirena - I had the first one for the full 5 years and loved it. I want to caution about one thing that has not been mentioned in any of the posts I have read. After the first Mirena, my new doctor insisted on an ultrasound before replacing it with a new one for 5 more years. I am grateful she insisted. I had 2 strawberry-sized cysts - one on each ovary. Easily treated with 3 months of birth control. The cysts disappeared and I was able to have a new Mirena. This insertion was very painful. In the hour afterward, I broke into a sweat and almost passed out. It has been 2 days and I'm much better, just light cramping. Please get an ultrasound before replacing. My doctor will also require follow-up ultrasounds in 2 years."

• Hir...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 20, 2021

For Birth Control "Horrible implantation pain, and I fainted shortly after. Pain lasted 8 hours. Over 3 years, I pretty much constantly had bacterial vaginosis. My partner thinks he felt pinched during sex from it. The best thing about Kyleena was having it removed."

• A...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Listen, y’all, just like the other girls. I vowed to review if I didn’t end up pregnant. So, here I am. Basically, I was having wild sex. Keep in mind I didn’t even know what a fertile window was, and I ended up being at my highest point of ovulation. Nonetheless, I took Plan B a day before my date of ovulation and had to wait it out two weeks before I knew if I was pregnant or not. Zero symptoms until... I started on time and have had the worst period I’ve had in my life. Heavy bleeding and pain, but hey, I’d rather that than a baby!"

• Did...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I made myself a promise that I would review this if it worked for me. I had a mishap during sex, and the condom slipped off. I was not entirely sure if he ejaculated in me or not. At first, I was going to play it out since it was at around one a.m., but I got super paranoid since I was ovulating. I got Aftera 5-8 hours after the mishap. The symptoms I had were beyond crazy. My boobs were itchy and sore, I was tired all the time, peeing frequently, constantly bloated or nauseous (basically most of the pregnancy symptoms for about two weeks). I took two pregnancy tests, which both came out negative despite symptoms. My period was late by about three days. It was so light that I thought it was spotting. Came for fewer days too. On to my second month, my period came in a week early and is very heavy. I hope this soothes your anxiety. I did not get pregnant, and I hope your experience will be good."

• Jor...
• October 6, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!! My boyfriend had used it in the past with another woman and said it was fine, but I’m used to Plan B, so I had doubts. We got the Take Action, and I took it two days after having sex. I had VERY SEVERE CRAMPS in my pelvic area and lower back. I FELT SO EXHAUSTED, AND MY EMOTIONS WERE OFF THE WALL. I started bleeding the 3rd day after I took the pill, and it is THE WORST PERIOD OF MY LIFE!!! I usually use regulars for a few days, maybe 1 or 2 supers and a lite tampon at the end, but I’ve NEVER bled through super plus tampons within 1-2 hours. Changing panties every 3 hours, doubling up SUPER PLUS TAMPONS AND A SUPER PLUS PAD. I’ll wear the super plus pad at night, by the morning, it has overflowed. I’ve been bleeding like this for 10 DAYS, and it’s the worst I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m still having severe pains and bad mood swings, I even bust out in tears at random times. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL! The effect it has on your body is TERRIBLE!"

• Lex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2014

For Birth Control "Went on Mirena as it was one of my only options for birth control due to hormone issues and aura migraines. It hurt pretty bad having it put in. I suggest 800 mg of ibuprofen a half an hour to an hour before insertion. I have never had a child. Right after insertion, I felt great, no pain for a few hours, then the cramps began. Nonstop terrible cramps with a little bleeding for 3 full days. I finally called the Dr., and she wrote me a script for Vicodin, so I could go to work. No sleep for those 3 days due to terrible pain. The cramps finally subsided, but then the stabbing pain started. Terrible stabbing pain in my abdomen. I think my body was rejecting it. I had it removed. Feel much better."

• Tex...
• January 24, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am 51 years old and am in the middle of the menopause transition. My doctor recommended placing a Mirena IUD to control post-menopausal bleeding. He implanted the IUD earlier this week. The doctor assured me that placement would not be very painful and that it was a quick and easy procedure. Well, that was nuts! The placement took at least 20 minutes, and it was pure nightmare material. My cervix apparently bled during the procedure, so the doctor cauterized it with silver nitrate, which, of course, stung. After placement, I was in constant pain. I could not sleep that night due to the severe pain and called the next day to have it removed. Upon removal, the pain went away almost instantly. Now, however, two days later, I am bleeding rather profusely. This is a nightmare. I would highly discourage any perimenopausal or menopausal woman from considering this therapy. Not only did it not decrease the bleeding, but the placement was excruciatingly painful, and now I am bleeding more than ever."

• In ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 30, 2020

For Birth Control "It was absolutely horrible. I gained a lot of weight and acne, and I was in so much pain all the time and depressed. The doctor told me to wait it out when I continued to explain all the pain I was in and how much hair I was losing. It was like the doctor didn't care in any way to hear what I was saying. I have zero idea why they push it so hard on patients and really push for you to keep it in when you are telling them how bad it is. I finally had enough after three years, told my doctor to get it out of me. She went on about how amazing it is for me and how it is helping with my pain from endometriosis. I stopped her in her tracks and said no, take it out now - I have lived with it for three and a half years, and it does not help. I am in so much pain all day, every day, and swelled out like I was six months pregnant. Oh my goodness, when it came out, all the pain went away instantly, and the swelling did the next morning. Yes, it helps with not getting pregnant, but there is a lot of bad that comes with it."

• Jul...
• January 2, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have used Mirena for 12 years so far. The first insertion was very painful; my doctor explained that the cervix can tilt, and that is why it was painful. Mild discomfort for two or three days and very light spotting in the first year or two. From then on, no pain or spotting. Occasionally, I have had light spotting after sex. Subsequent insertions by female doctors were pain-free. Having had incredibly heavy, painful periods of 14 days and longer, using tampons and pads at the same time and still having embarrassing leakage, having a Mirena is wonderful. I was anemic and exhausted most of my time before Mirena. Oral contraception made me emotional, and I felt so unsettled I came off them after a few months. I haven't had PMT or menstrual cycle-associated issues since my sixth month or so with the Mirena. My quality of life improved immediately without the fortnightly worry and pain. There are positive outcomes using a Mirena. I would highly recommend giving this IUD a trial at least."

• egr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2014

For Birth Control "I am 20 years old and never had a child or been pregnant, and I decided to go with Mirena after much thought. I was pretty nervous going into it, and I'm not going to lie, insertion was pretty painful. I would recommend taking that day off for anyone, but by the next day, I felt better, and by the second day, I was back to the gym. The first month was pretty much continuous bleeding, but I have now had Mirena for 4 months, and I must say the pain of insertion and bleeding was worth it! I would definitely recommend sticking it out, considering that you can keep it for 5 years!"

• Tra...
• September 18, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I promised myself to write a review if this product works. I had unprotected sex on the 12th day of my cycle, took Plan B 12 hours later. No side effects until one week of taking Plan B. My boobs started to hurt like anything, lower back pain, tiredness, nausea, specifically had pelvic pain. Then another week later (2 weeks after taking Plan B), I started to spot for 3 days (very light, pinkish) then nothing, no period! My period proper did not arrive on the day it's supposed to come. I was freaked out, did 5 pregnancy tests, all came back negative. I requested a blood test from my doctor, but then my period came finally. 2 days late. Hope this helps somebody..."

• Lou...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 3, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Love the Mirena! I have endometriosis and got surgery for it, and at first, I had the copper IUD and two kinds of pills to prevent regrowth, but it was horrible. After a few months, I got switched to Mirena. The first one lasted close to four years before symptoms returned. I got a new one put in, and I’m on year 3 now. I haven’t really seen a period in years and rarely get pain."

• hfi...
• December 12, 2014

For Birth Control "I just had the Mirena inserted yesterday. I'm 22 years old with no kids. The procedure was very painful. I felt nauseous afterwards and felt like I was gonna pass out during it. I had major cramping and bleeding for the rest of the day. Today, I only have mild cramping and some spotting. So it seems to be getting better."

• swi...
• October 22, 2010

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am 28 years old and have no children. I got the Mirena inserted 2 months ago (very painful) and have been bleeding non-stop since. Some days are fairly light while others are heavier. I have yet to go a day without wearing a liner or tampon. It is extremely frustrating and has disrupted my sex life. Luckily, I am in a committed relationship of just over 2 years with an understanding man. However, I am seriously considering getting Mirena removed. My most recent vacation to Hawaii was pretty uncomfortable, and I have another vacation in another tropical area coming up next month. Having to constantly worry about this is stressful."

• LOV...
• May 11, 2014

For Birth Control "I got the Mirena about three months ago, and it is absolutely wonderful! The insertion was painful, but completely tolerable. The day of insertion was spent in bed, but I was back to normal the next day. I hardly spot, the cramps come around during the time of the month, but they are not nearly as terrible as they were before Mirena. I was terrified of getting it after reading terrible reviews online, but I understood it works differently for everyone. My experience has been nothing but amazing, and my partner loves it! I don't have to worry about pills. Every once in a while, I just have to make sure the strings are still there. At times, he can feel the strings, but they do not poke or hurt him in any way."

• Dan...
• June 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I’m one of those who decided to get the copper IUD in, regardless of never having kids. The whole year I had it in, I had the worst pain from periods and more blood flow, which was expected. But I also spotted the whole year when I wasn’t on my actual period. So, I decided to take a break and just accept my doom. Hate the pill, IUDs are horrible (I thought), and I haven’t heard anything good about the others. Well, I decided to see a new gyno, and he suggested Kyleena. I was very hesitant. Best thing I ever did! The insertion was a breeze compared to the copper IUD, and my period I would only have one bad day with cramps, which was bearable and normal. Blood flow is minimal. I didn’t experience acne or weight gain, but I have never struggled with acne my whole life, so that might be why. I got my IUD on 4/1/20, and it is now 6/4/20. My period has pretty much stopped by June, I only have spotting. We will see how it continues, but so far, I love it!"

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had Mirena placed after fibroid removal. My doctor claimed that this was going to be super helpful, but it ended up being a nightmare. Not to mention it was super painful and $1500 to get inserted, I bled and cramped every single day after the insertion. After four months, I had it removed as I slowly developed anxiety, fogginess, and migraines along with the cramping and bleeding. The day after I got it removed, I ended up in the ER due to uncontrollable bleeding. While there, I found out that I was now anemic because of the constant bleeding. After a few weeks, I started to go back to my normal. The cramps did stop as soon as the device was removed. I began sharing my story with friends, and every one of them who had a Mirena eventually had it removed due to some type of adverse reaction. I suggest that anyone thinking about getting this should really study user reviews and talk to friends before listening to a drug company or doctors pushing the device."

• Anonymous
• January 13, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm 16 years old with no kids. The insertion of the Mirena was very painful, and I mean so painful that I teared up and felt very dizzy after. I have used birth control pills in the past for heavy bleeding and cramping, but I got breakthrough bleeding. The first day of getting it inserted was probably the worst day, now I'm just spotting! But I do recommend this device to other teens/women who have heavy periods!"