Mirena and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Len...
• January 10, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've had the Mirena for 8 months, and the pain I felt getting it put in was about 9 out of 10. It caused sharp pain afterward for about 3 days straight, the docs ended up prescribing me meds. (I've never had a kid before.) I've been bleeding every day of my life since getting the Mirena. I was very disappointed, and I feel bloated most of the time. I'm not too crazy about sex, it actually made my sex drive decrease a lot. I am having mine removed due to the constant bleeding and pain."

• daw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 3, 2015

For Birth Control "I had it put in about two years ago after my 3rd kid. I was pleased with it at first, but now I have noticed extreme hair thinning, low to no sex drive, and gained about 10 lbs I can't seem to lose. Calling tomorrow to have it yanked. My hubby is fixed, so I can do it without worry."

• Out...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I have had the Mirena for 5 months. I hate it!! I've had my period for 2 months at a time with some light spotting in between. I'm experiencing abdominal pain all the time. I lose my appetite for 2-4 days at a time. Yet, I'm still gaining weight. I have literally no sex drive, and I'm always moody. I have had 3 kidney infections, 4 bladder infections, and one cyst. Don't get me started on my acne, weird discharge, and chin hairs!! I love the idea of 5-year protection, but this is not for me. Thankfully, tomorrow my fiancé."

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2015

For Birth Control "Not a huge fan. Had it inserted about 7 months ago, and I'm STILL bleeding. Made me extremely moody for a few months as my body was getting used to it. I bleed every time I have sex, and I find sex painful."

• Anonymous
• February 8, 2010

For Birth Control "I've had the Mirena IUD for about 3 1/2 years. At first, it was great: minimal spotting during periods, it was low maintenance, and acne cleared up. The last year, however, has been awful: no sex drive at all! Multiple yeast infections, dryness during sex, and repeated acne breakouts. I'm only 25, and I have an appointment in 4 days to get this thing out of me ASAP!"

• Sar...
• March 20, 2016

For Birth Control "My Dr. made it sound like the greatest thing I could ever do for myself. The procedure ended up being way more painful than I'd been prepared for, then I had 3 days of unbearable cramps (I could barely move). About another 3-4 weeks of increasingly less severe cramps. Since then, I've had no real periods but a lot of unpredictable spotting and light bleeding, as well as cramping that lasts for upwards of 3 weeks on end, sometimes with only one week in between. I've also completely lost my sex drive and have been feeling overwhelmingly emotional for the last few months, on the verge of tears constantly (how I used to feel for about 2 days before a regular period). Been 5 months, and I want it OUT. This is HELL."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I had the Mirena put in December of 2018. Had it for three months before I had it removed. I had terrible side effects. Low sex drive, acting like a crazy woman, not really feeling emotions, and it was becoming harder to lose my baby weight. Now since it’s been a month of it being out, I feel amazing!! I’m back to my normal self. Such a blessing I didn’t keep this device in. The results were night and day for me! Never again will I use Mirena!"

• can...
• December 30, 2015

For Birth Control "I got my IUD in March, and I am in LOVE! My gyno was amazing! She prescribed medication to soften my cervix the night before and advised that we insert it while I'm still on a period so that my cervix is as open naturally as possible. I took ibuprofen in the morning before the appointment, and right at the worst part, she advised me to cough - all of that seemed to keep the discomfort down to a minimum! I had bad period-style cramps the rest of the day and took it easy but was up and moving like normal the next day. The only issue I've had is low libido, but that could also be related to another issue I was diagnosed with too."

• see...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I choose Mirena because with a little one at home, 3 dogs, and working full time, remembering to take a pill wasn't going to work for me. I've only been on it for a month, and I freaking hate it. The process of putting it in was not terrible. But the cramping, constant spotting, bloating, and let us not forget the acne. My face is breaking out like crazy. I have no sex drive whatsoever. I am going to give it another 2 months, and if things don't get better, I am getting off it."

• Gee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 24 years old with 2 children. I wasn't 100% sold on getting a tubal being so young, but I'm sure I want one now. Mirena was NOT a good idea. I've gained 20 pounds in 6 months, and have acne so bad you'd think I never washed my face/neck. I have ZERO sex drive, and I'm constantly tired. Not to mention a raging woman. Not good for having a 6-month-old and a toddler... I have an appointment to schedule a tubal, and I cannot wait to get this toxic hormone-pumping piece of plastic out of my body. Let's hope I return to my normal self...."

• Kru...
• February 3, 2020

"This is my second IUD. First time was fine, no true problems. Now this second time around is a whole different story. I’ve had issues nonstop. Had it put in again Dec 23, 2019, and have had nonstop spotting for over 1 month. I did end up having my period too, which was awful, extremely heavy. I did start having horrible lower back pains, I never thought it would have had any association with the IUD, but it did! I also had terrible stomach issues, bloating, decreased sex drive, mood swings, depressed. I did go back to my doctor to make sure the IUD was in place, which indeed she said it was. Like any other doctor, they will say that it’s normal and your symptoms should get better with time. Well, no thank you. The IUD is out now! Trust your body."

• Tay...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 26, 2020

For Birth Control "I have had the Mirena in for almost two years now, and I will be getting another once it’s time to change it. My insertion was awful and took 5 minutes of constant, intense cramping before it was done. I had bleeding for six months straight after insertion and then irregular periods for a while. Since the one-year mark, I get my period consistently every month, and it’s way lighter than before the IUD. Since my periods have adjusted, the only negative side effect I’ve had is a decrease in sex drive (went from having sex multiple times a day to maybe wanting it once a week). The cramps around my period can be pretty bad, but I’ve always had bad cramps, so I can’t attribute that to Mirena. Such an easy birth control method to get it put in once and not worry about it for five years!"

• Tes...
• September 11, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Received the Mirena as a 22-year-old NP/NG to treat life-threatening hypovolemia and chronic anemia caused by endometriosis. This medicine may also slow down the growth of adhesions. Insertion was incredibly painful despite taking Vicodin beforehand. For about 3 months after, I experienced intense cramping and sporadic spotting. These symptoms went away and stayed gone with a few days of muscle relaxers. The Mirena worked beautifully for its intended purpose, and I have not had a period in over 4 years. However, I have gained 75 lbs in the past 5 years. I also have increased body hair growth, thinning hair on my head, lots of acne, and a massive reduction in my sex drive. I'm not sure yet if I'll get another Mirena put in."

• Hal...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 22, 2019

For Birth Control "The Mirena did exactly what it was meant to do - I am not pregnant! I had Mirena for 1.5 years, and it was a great form of low-maintenance birth control. My period was 1 day long and incredibly light. But those are the only nice things I have to say about it. The insertion was excruciatingly painful, I ended up fainting in the exam room. I have never had issues with my periods, but I had horrific cramps for the first 3 months. I continued to have horrible cramps on and off. Sex became increasingly painful, so my GYN did an ultrasound. Turns out, the Mirena had caused a 6 cm cyst on one of my ovaries! The last straw was when I was hit with a wave of cramps so hard I had my boyfriend drive me to the emergency room. I had it removed the next day. All in all, I believe that someone who has had a child would do better with Mirena than I have. If it hadn’t caused horrific cramps, I would have been pleased with it."

• Mao...
• November 5, 2016

For Birth Control "I had my Mirena for 2.5 years before taking it out. I've gained about 20-25 lbs since I first got it. The procedure was extremely painful, and I was in pain for the rest of the evening after the insertion. I've experienced mood swings, lack of energy, spotting after intercourse, lack of sex drive, no periods (good thing), and regardless of clean eating/exercising, I could not lose weight. Oh, and really bad acne! Since I've gotten it out, I feel a lot better and not as tired. My partner says I'm so different from when I used to be on birth control."

• sho...
• April 7, 2015

For Birth Control "I had Mirena put in about 8 months ago. So far, it works as far as preventing pregnancy. I have 2 kids. But I bleed every time I have sex, and it becomes painful at times to have sex. I spot all the time, too, and cramp on and off. Don't really like how it makes me feel. But it's the best birth control I've found so far."

• SAM...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 15, 2015

For Birth Control "I had the Mirena put in after the pill failed again, and my second child was born. It's worry-free - also stopped my horrible cramps I used to have and my recurring ovarian cysts. Negative side though, zero sex drive. But I would rather have that than the chance of falling pregnant again."

• Anonymous
• September 30, 2009

For Birth Control "I am 25 years old, and I have had the Mirena implant for 2 years. I had it put in a month after I gave birth. It is a very effective birth control, but I have noticed a change in my sex drive, or non-existent sex drive. My skin also feels more oily than it was before. Overall, I think it is doing the job, but it could be better."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 10, 2021

For Birth Control "6 months bleeding with no breaks. Only some light spotting days. And then after 13 months, my periods became my new “normal” 10 days of menstruation with two weeks between. Now at 15 months, I am starting to skip periods. 30 lb weight gain. Mood swings. And absolutely no sex drive. This works wonderfully for birth control because I don’t even want sex. 0/10 would not recommend."

• LNG...
• April 7, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Got it prescribed to try and stop particularly heavy and long-lasting periods. I also suffer from breast pain. The Mirena has stopped my period, which is a good thing, however, I still get the severe breast pains and moodiness associated with premenstrual time, and have completely lost any sex drive. Also feeling ravenous and putting on weight (two dress sizes in a year)."

• ALa...
• May 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I had the Mirena in for 2 years exactly. I found it better and easier on my body and mood compared to the contraceptive pill, but definitely not a cakewalk. The insertion was quick but very alarming to my body as I broke out in a major sweat and got dizzy. My doctor had to run and get me a cold washcloth for my forehead to calm me down. I was able to drive home, but had major cramping for about 2-3 days. At the 3-month mark, I noticed my mood was very apathetic all the time. I had no highs or lows, which is pretty infuriating. I gained 8-10 lbs without any diet change, my hair thinned or broke easily, I broke out on my back and chin or neck, and my sex drive lessened. To feel like myself, I had to get acupuncture every month to level out my hormones. It helped a little. The only plus is that my period mostly disappeared after 2 months. I would spot once in a while, but only for a day or so. I got it removed (no pain at all and easy) and got pregnant with my first baby easily 3 months later with zero complications."

• Bon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2017

For Birth Control "Mirena has been a brilliant alternative to taking the pill for me. I had it inserted 4 months ago and have experienced no side effects or problems since. I love the fact that you don't even need to think about it. I am a 26-year-old with no previous children, I say this as it is often recommended for people who have already had kids. I am married, and I plan to stay on it for about three years. The insertion process was a lot like having a Pap smear. It did not take very long, however, it was very painful (9/10) for about a minute. Afterwards, I experienced a lot of cramping and discomfort for the rest of the day. I feel like, although it was an unpleasant experience, in the long term, it is totally worth it. I never had major problems with the pill either, however, I did experience mood swings and a low libido. I also didn't like the fact that I had to remember to take it daily, and I would often fail to take it at a consistent time. Since being on Mirena, I have rarely gotten my period (it has been nice not to think about tampons!). I did occasionally have some very light spotting in the first two months. I have been meaning to write this review for a while, as I have been very pleased with my experience. I highly recommend it to others my age, it is a sensible, convenient option, and I have been a much happier person ever since."

• Anonymous
• November 28, 2011

For Birth Control "I am 23, with no kids and have had the Mirena for almost the full 5 years now. I got it inserted when it first came out, so it was new to the doctors. The actual insertion was uncomfortable, but about 10-15 minutes later the pain was unbearable. I had to call my doctor (I actually thought I had to go to the emergency room). Anyway, after THAT, I loved it, until now (I had never read any more reviews after I got it). But now for the first time today I have, and I can tell you that I am going to be getting this out as soon as possible. I am very depressed, hair loss, absolutely ZERO sex drive, moody, tired ALL the time...and the list goes on. I wish I had read these reviews sooner to see that people are experiencing the same symptoms. I want to feel like myself again."

• Kri...
• January 27, 2014

For Birth Control "I've had the Mirena for 5 years. I'm having it taken out next month. I've really enjoyed having this birth control. For one, it was very effective, and I didn't have to remember to take a pill. The only thing I have bad to say about the Mirena is it did cause cysts, which were very painful at times, and as I've read all the reviews, not one person mentioned discharge. It causes you to 'leak.' It's perfectly normal. But to me, it was gross. And it was a lot! I can say my sex drive has decreased in the last year to where I don't want it at all. Other than that, it has been great! Getting it put in didn't really hurt, I just felt pressure. Hope this helps!"

• Aki...
• November 6, 2015

For Birth Control "I have had my Mirena in for 3 years now ever since I had my daughter in 2012. I got it a couple weeks after giving birth. Now let's start with the pros. OK, yes, the IUD is really good if you don't want to get pregnant and you want to space your kids out. You can have sex with your partner freely without a condom and won't have to worry about getting pregnant. Cons: the bad part is mood swings, no sex drive ever, and your body not getting rid of the blood that it's supposed to every month. I miss the old me. I'm getting it taken out Nov 19, and I can't wait. I'm going to surprise my boyfriend because we both miss the sex before the Mirena. In my opinion, I feel it's good for girls in high school, or if you have a lot of kids already. But I'm done."