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Does Mirena cause very noticable hair loss and thinning?
My hair has been falling out and has become very thin since I had the IUD implanted last December. Does this stop or slow down? I don't want to be bald.
How soon after implementation of Mirena can I have sex?
My doctors says no sex for a week, and tjen with a condom for an additional month. I cannot find anything anywhere to support this. Has anyone else been given similar instructions?
What happens if the mirena is in place for more than 5 years?
i received the 5yr mirena with the hormone after my second pregnancy in 2006. it should have been removed in 2011 but i have not had medical insurance in last 2 years to be able to afford another IUD. now i am concerned of the affects and looking for information that can help me take care of this... read more
Even though very rare, I DID get pregnant with Mirena, after having it in for 3 YEARS, which i?
... thought was the best form of birth control {since I never had any issues with it- until then}. Did not find out I was even pregnant until I was six MONTHS {since you can go without bleeding with Mirena, it was not out of the ordinary}. Even worst part about it is that I found out... on my... read more
Is it normal to have pain during sex while on mirena?
I have had the mirena IUD for about 10 months now. And it has given me a lot of problems. I had it put in I think 6 weeks after I had my son. They told me that for the first half hour to an hour after having itin that I may have some spotting and cramps. I didn't the cramps were too bad, but I... read more
Mirena - Hi, has anyone had their partner have an allergic reaction to mirena?
My partner has been getting a rash and irritation on his penis after sex, when we are abstinent the rash goes away and then comes back when we have sex again. Curious if anyone has had this problem or something similar to it, any comments or advice appreciated.
When does the pain from the Mirena become serious?
I have had the Mirena now for almost three months and the last three weeks I have had daily pain and cramping. I did have a little that lasted a few days after I had it put in but it went away and is now back. It is worse when I am active and after I have sex (and not rough). I also tend to bleed... read more
Can Mirena cause pain in my right side?
I had the IUD placed about 8 months ago. I bled for about the first 6 weeks but I was unsure if this was due to just having my second son. I have since had mild to moderate pain on my right side (down by my hip bone). It comes and goes but when I do feel it it helps to put pressure on my side or... read more
Psoriasis - Could this be a Mirena side effect?
I had my Mirena placed in January 2011, and shortly after (about 2-3 weeks) got engaged. Since then, I have had liquid filled bumps on my fingers, hands and feet. I thought it was the ring, but found out it wasn't. I thought maybe it was from the Mirena, so I took my Mirena out in July 2012,... read more
After two years, can Mirena suddenly stop a regular period?
When I first got my Mirena, my periods stopped all together except for two very heavy days a month. After 8 months, they started again but were very regular. I have now had it for 2 years and 3 months. I had my period last month but now I am 3 weeks late. I have taken two pregnancy tests, both... read more
How long does the bleeding last after mirena coil insertion?
I had it inserted 7th of jan. Extreme pain and cramps, the got worse on the 3rd day and then slowly just stopped. I got my period on the 10th of jan and I usually have it for 5/6 days but it's been 8 and there is no sign of it stopping. It got lighter but it's still regular bleeding... read more
When will I stop losing hair from Removed Mirena?
Hello, about 3 weeks ago my doctor inserted the Mirena IUD. One day after I started experiencing high blood pressure, anxiety and panic attacks . 6 days after getting it inserted I removed it. Two day after removal my hair started falling out! Not just a little 3 or 4 strands but whole handfuls. I... read more
Bacterial Vaginitis - Will Septra DS help get rid of BV? 1st episode of BV was while I was?
... pregnant. Then after I had my daughter I was urged by my gyno/midwife to get the Mirena(IUD). Which I had nothing but BV on and off for 5 years. Got it removed. And haven't been on any kind of birth control since besides condoms. I even had PID diagnosed early 2012 beacuse of an E.R. visit... read more
I haven't gotten my Mirena changed since 2012?
I have the IUD Mirena. I got it in 2012 and got it changed it one time in 2017. Do you think I'm in deep trouble?
I have mirena iud and was wondering if its ok to use monistat to cure my yeast infection?
i'm pretty sure i have a yeast infection and wanted to use monistat but i'm not sure if i should use it because i have mirena iud. will it effect my birth control if i use it?
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