Sage-Tips

Is the Mirena making me crazy?

Dr. Brighten concedes that there hasn’t been enough research in the space to fully understand why hormonal IUDs like Mirena can cause mood swings and depression, but there’s evidence to suggest that it comes down to progestin, the synthetic hormone found in many contraceptives.

How painful is the Mirena?

Some discomfort is common and expected with an IUD insertion. Up to 70\% of people who have not given birth report feeling mild to moderate discomfort during the insertion process. Most commonly, the discomfort is short-lived. Less than 20 percent of people will require pain management or additional treatment.

Can Mirena affect mood?

Some people experience mood changes while using hormonal contraception. Data suggest that around 6.4\% of people who use the Mirena IUD experience low mood or depression within 5 years.

Can the Mirena make you feel tired?

The most commonly reported adverse effects are alterations of menstrual bleeding patterns, nausea, abdominal/pelvic pain, headache/migraine, dizziness, fatigue, amenorrhea, ovarian cysts, genital discharge, acne/seborrhea, breast tenderness, and vulvovaginitis.

What does the Mirena crash feel like?

Symptoms of the Mirena Crash Begin After the IUD is Removed Fatigue or lethargy. Unusual breast tenderness. Nausea and vomiting. Low libido and painful intercourse.

What are the bad side effects of Mirena?

Altered bleeding patterns such as spotting,irregular bleeding,heavy bleeding,infrequent,light or ceased menstruation

General side effects such as pain,bleeding or dizziness during and within 30 minutes of placement

Vaginal sores,swelling or itching,unusual discharge or odor,or painful intercourse

What to expect during Mirena IUD removal?

Expect spotting to surprisingly large amounts of bleeding after having Mirena removed. Try to eat iron rich foods such as liver, spinach and pinto beans to help cope with the loss of blood. If you are ever in doubt about the amount of blood you’re losing, contact a doctor or go to the emergency room.

How does Mirena work video?

Mirena (levonorgestrel intrauterine system) is a T-shaped plastic device made of soft plastic that is inserted into the uterus by a physician. The device slowly releases levonorgestrel, a hormone that prevents pregnancy, into the uterus. The hormone causes the lining of the cervix to thicken and the lining of the uterus to thin out.