inaugural post : Baby's First IUD
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vaginapaginaI vagpag folks! I'm new here, but I couldn't think of anyone more qualified to answer my questions and maybe commiserate with me on this issue.
So yesterday I went to see a new gyno, and she sold me on the idea of getting a Mirena IUD, even though I've never been pregnant before. I'd been pondering the idea for a while, and it sure sounded good, at least on paper. I have extremely irregular periods, debilitating cramps and really crippling complex migraines that go along with them. I haven't been able to tolerate birth control pills, due largely to the migraine issue, but also because of accompanying depression and lack of libido. She told me Mirena would probably be a great fit for me, since very little of the levonorgestrel gets released into the bloodstream. So, with the assurance that I'd be walking out of there fifteen minutes later, she installed the device.
She said it would be, "a little uncomfortable." However, never having been pregnant before, my cervix had never had anything inside it. The pain was blinding, sickening, intense, focused and horrendous. Having chronic migraines, I am obviously no stranger to pain, but I've never even heard myself scream like that.
After the IUD was inserted and the speculum was removed and the hemorrhaging finally stopped, I was able to put my clothes back on in time to get to the bathroom and throw up. It hurt so much that I felt like I was throwing up from the base of my womb, and half-expected to see the IUD in the toilet bowl. Of course that made it bleed more, but not too badly. The worst part was that on top of the pain and nausea I was already experiencing, the migraine that had been hovering in the manageable zone for the last day and a half suddenly got pushed over the edge, and I had to go to Emergency to treat the stroke-like symptoms (somewhat normal for me these days).
Finally, when I went to bed last night, the cramping had stopped. I was told not to insert anything into my vagina for the next four days, but that orgasms achieved through external means would be okay. Unfortunately, as soon as the orgasm started, there was incredible cramping pain along with the pleasure. Usually I don't feel any kind of pain during orgasm, so this was a new experience for me. The pain set me moaning all over again (in a bad way), and I suddenly started shivering uncontrollably, even though it was 80 degrees in my room. I had a thermometer handy, but my temperature was perfectly normal. After a few minutes the shivering went away, but the pain stayed with me through the night.
So here I am now with cramps that I can barely walk through, and these little wires poking me in the cooch. I was definitely not fully informed of all the side effects, nor was I given any patient literature. And I'm wondering, have I just made a horrible mistake?
I'd love to hear about your own experiences with IUDs, especially Mirena.
So yesterday I went to see a new gyno, and she sold me on the idea of getting a Mirena IUD, even though I've never been pregnant before. I'd been pondering the idea for a while, and it sure sounded good, at least on paper. I have extremely irregular periods, debilitating cramps and really crippling complex migraines that go along with them. I haven't been able to tolerate birth control pills, due largely to the migraine issue, but also because of accompanying depression and lack of libido. She told me Mirena would probably be a great fit for me, since very little of the levonorgestrel gets released into the bloodstream. So, with the assurance that I'd be walking out of there fifteen minutes later, she installed the device.
She said it would be, "a little uncomfortable." However, never having been pregnant before, my cervix had never had anything inside it. The pain was blinding, sickening, intense, focused and horrendous. Having chronic migraines, I am obviously no stranger to pain, but I've never even heard myself scream like that.
After the IUD was inserted and the speculum was removed and the hemorrhaging finally stopped, I was able to put my clothes back on in time to get to the bathroom and throw up. It hurt so much that I felt like I was throwing up from the base of my womb, and half-expected to see the IUD in the toilet bowl. Of course that made it bleed more, but not too badly. The worst part was that on top of the pain and nausea I was already experiencing, the migraine that had been hovering in the manageable zone for the last day and a half suddenly got pushed over the edge, and I had to go to Emergency to treat the stroke-like symptoms (somewhat normal for me these days).
Finally, when I went to bed last night, the cramping had stopped. I was told not to insert anything into my vagina for the next four days, but that orgasms achieved through external means would be okay. Unfortunately, as soon as the orgasm started, there was incredible cramping pain along with the pleasure. Usually I don't feel any kind of pain during orgasm, so this was a new experience for me. The pain set me moaning all over again (in a bad way), and I suddenly started shivering uncontrollably, even though it was 80 degrees in my room. I had a thermometer handy, but my temperature was perfectly normal. After a few minutes the shivering went away, but the pain stayed with me through the night.
So here I am now with cramps that I can barely walk through, and these little wires poking me in the cooch. I was definitely not fully informed of all the side effects, nor was I given any patient literature. And I'm wondering, have I just made a horrible mistake?
I'd love to hear about your own experiences with IUDs, especially Mirena.
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Date: 2009-04-22 11:07 pm (UTC)As for the other stuff It's normal to have cramping and random bleeding for up to 3-6 months after insertion. Remember that your uterus not only has to get used to an unnatural foreign body, but it's one made out of pokey plastic! I suggest looking for Mirena aftercare info, it's awful that you weren't fully informed, it can make all the difference.
Finally, some good anti-inflammatories and a hot water bottle or heating pad will really take the edge off those cramps.
Good luck. Mine's been in for nearly 4 years now and I'll be knocking my gyno's door down for the next one!