This thread is to compile a list of your experiences with the Mirena IUD. If you could please reply to this thread with answers to the following info, which you can edit and update as you like down the track if things change:

1. When you started using the IUD: Any issues with insertion?:
2. Any side effects or problems?:
3. Would you recommend to others? Why?:

1. 3 years ago I was 25 and no children. I had a D&C and keyhole surgery to look for cysts or endo, none found - at the same time they inserted my Mirena. The Mirena was the last thing on my list to try to stop really bad period pain, mood swings and random bleeding - so random the DR says "that's not normal"

2. a little spotting, and was in pain - propably from the surgery though. Since then no periods, just a little spot here and there. I have gained weight, lost my sex drive and lack energy but i was expecting it because i did my research. I wasn't expecting depression or anxiaty - i got both; i've been on anti-depressants for a yr, now i'm off them but it was so hard. i don't want to go through this again.

3. I recommend to use it - but only if you have tried everything else. don't go and get one in if you haven't done your research and if you haven't tried other options.


Now i'm 28 and still no children and i've decided to get mine out next week - i hope my period pains and bleeding don't come back