What happens if the mirena is in place for more than 5 years?

I actually have TWO IUD’s in place. I have 2 cervix and two uteruses. I’ve had no period at all for 15 years. This set has been in for going on 8 years. No issues at all except I had immediate weight gain, like 10 pounds overnight.

Just went today for removal after having a Mirena in 6 years, doctor found strings no problem but pulled & pulled but could not get out!!! Doctor said my cervix has grown partially over! Now being referred to a Gynecologist and for a ultrasound!!! Scared a bit but reading others have had longer gives me some peace of mind? Anyone else been through this and outcome please, cost?

I had no period since 2006 when I was 28 . I got Mirena placed in 2011 as required for a surgery. I still have it inserted in 2019 due to no insurance so it has been in for 8 years. I still have no period after 13 years.

After having my son in 2007 I decided to have a 10 year copper IUD put in. Last month after consciously knowing that my IUD was a year overdue I made an appointment to set up to get my tubes tied. When I went in for my appointment and after the examination I was told that I in fact did not have a copper 10 year IUD, I had the five-year Mirena!! When it set in that I was six years overdue to get this thing taken out, instead of one I damn near fell off the table. I decided on having them take it out during my tubal surgery. Thank God I had no pregnancy scares over 11 years and the IUD came out pretty effortlessly. Nonetheless it was a pretty scary situation. I had my surgery Friday and I am recovering great! Had I have known surgery was going to be so simple I would have opted to get my tubes tied 11 years ago. Good luck to all!

I also have the same question. As for me i am very long over do to have it taken out. Its been about 10 years now this whole time my period has almost completely stopped maybe once in a while a light spotting. today i started to bleed alot. what should i do? Im really worried I dont know what to do.

I've had my Mirena in for 8.5 yrs. I called two years ago asking my doctor about getting it out and she said that now Mirena is fully effective for at minimum 10 yrs. All this time I haven't had a period, I forget I even have it. Best form of birth control I've ever used hands down! I was told if it migrates out of placement this would cause very noticeable symptoms new to the patient but it's still a good idea to call your local hospital resource department and ask where and when is a free ovum exam clinic held that you can take advantage of without insurance. Good luck, don't let horror stories scare you! Best decision I've ever made!

I have had my mirena IUD in for over 10 years. My doctor had to cut the string because there was a knot tied in it and I was wrongly told that I had to be menstruating to get it out. Finally I was told correctly that I could have it out at anytime. I still do not have a period, but I have experienced weight gain and depression. I don't know if it is linked, but I am going to get it surgically removed soon.

I had mine put in Sept. 2010(so should have been out by Sept. 2015) & I kept mine in 6yrs, I just had it removed Aug. 2016. The 1st 6 Mo. I actually forgot & my body still was responding the same way; for ex b4 mirena I did have heavy 3 day periods but they weren't same time every month sometimes would skip a month. But with mirena all I had was dark spotting only when I wiped. I didn't have to use tampons, or even pantiliner 's & also had very mild cramping every month. When I realized it had expired I researched online & several websites said that the mirena works 7yrs but the FDA would only approve it for 5yrs. So I felt comfortable in keeping it 6 more months, making it 6 yrs. Also I believe it still works after 5 because my boyfriend & I had sex at least 2 times EVERY week that whole 6th year.

I have had mine in for 7 years now. I have signed paper work to have mine removed but when I went to have it done the doctor was out of the office leaving me to reschedule. Well life gets in the way of things and still have yet to do it. I still have a menstrual cycle like I had after it was put in. Nothing has changed but I have read where it could in bed it's self in the muscles nor tissues. I have also seen where it says it's good for up to 7 years.

You obviously need to get it out and find another method of birth control. There is always the chance of it migrating or getting stuck in the muscle. It won't have the hormone effect, and therefore you could ovulate and get pregnant. This can cause complications.